Distortion? what is that? ;)

the height and width make it slightly awkward when standing on carpet.

Actually, I picked up the MX4. The MX3 are awesome, but the MX4 will leave your mouth hanging open all day. Let me add that other speakers at the same price simple sound load when you turn up the volume. These simply sound better at high volume. They make for great front sourround sound speakers. I bought them for both audio and home theater. My wife, who was against me spending the mere $600 bucks for them, gave in when she heard the sweet sound. Either the MX4 or MX3 is worth far above the price.