I bought a pair of these for ~$400 with an employee discount while working at Circuit City when it was still around back in 2006. These towers are gorgeous and the clarity is amazing. I just picked up Polk Monitor 40's for rears and will be looking for a new receiver soon. These speakers are not well known but are worth the money- I would definitely be interested in another pair for another room in the future if they ever pop up on craigslist.