I have owned over a dozen different high-end speakers. This pair of Pulsars is one of my favorite, ever. Decidedly better than all but a few floor standing speaker, which may have another lower octive, but otherwise have nothing on the Pulsars. Smooth, silky midrange and highs, yet surprising forgiving of down steam equipment. Pulsars make the most of good amps and highlight nuisances and strenghs of terrific amps.