True, it's the sound, stupid. BUT, I've always been ok with a standard stereo setup, so in order for me to buy a system that costs three to five times more than it's (power/coverage) stereo counterpart, I've got to love it three to five times more. Since I've never heard one, I can't rule that out, but given that, like Diki, I never cared much for the (400 series) Bose sound anyway, I kinda' doubt it.

Note: the above is merely a comment, not an opinion (which I don't feel qualified to have). The only thing I know about them for sure is the cost. Besides, if they're that good and you're that lousy, they're just going to expose you that much more. There are a few people here that should be reminded of that, but I'll save that for my final death-bed post.

chas