Price Paid:  $399.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
Great system for the money, but the sub woofer needs an over haul. I enjoyed it while the sub worked, but now I will purchase another brand.

Strengths:
Crisp sound during all types of music and movies.

Weaknesses:
The powered sub quit working after 1 week, I exchanged it for another one only to have it die after one week as well.

Similar Products Used:
Bose, JBL

Price Paid:  $499.00 from Rex Audio/Video

Summary:
This is a tremendous speaker system! My system actually came with the powered subwoofer. I absolutely love everything about it! From watching DVD movies to listening to cd's, this thing will knock pictures off of the wall and often does!!! I don't even want to go to the movies anymore, I sit at home and wait for the DVD to come out!! I honestly believe that it is impossible for the movie theater to sound as good as my living room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strengths:
Everything - sounds great!!!

Weaknesses:
One of the 5 1/4 2-way speakers had a problem with the tweeter coming unglued. I returned it for a new one and have not had anymore problems.

Similar Products Used:
almost bought a Kenwood HTB-503 and if I had'nt come across this deal I would be listening to the Kenwood now. I have no regrets going with the Cerwin Vegas!!!!!!