"These are the best sounding speakers I've heard up here," to quote PE Product Manager Brian Myers after he evaluated them in the listening room. I couldn't agree more. Using an Usher test track CD, vocals are reproduced beautifully, and while listening to jazz, you feel like you're there. I remember one piano track where I actually heard the pianist manipulate the pedals with his feet in the background during a short pause in the number. The soundstage literally surrounds you and the kick of the bass drum pounds your chest, but is not overbearing. Oh, and these will get LOUD.

The test components used were the modular Audio Source preamp and two 5.3A monoblocks. With an average sensitivity of around 90 dB, as little as ten watts will send you running for the door, but in a good way. Standing side by side, Brian and I were yelling to communicate but the speakers never blinked. We tried finding flaws in the sound but they just aren't there. I definitely feel that these are the nicest speakers I have built, both visually and sonically.