John - Eric's name comes up very often in SVS conversations. Interesting how that whole Customer Care thing works for everybody and pays dividends to the company.

Jack & Curtis - the 700 will likely go away before too long and the 850 is a bit more expensive. However, it won't be long before we start seeing the 850 at open box prices. I am also torn about getting another 700, but I think I'll likely just wait and get the 850 in a few months and retire the 700 to the den setup, where my wife is currently undergoing frustration therapy caused by the array of remotes in that room. The only real differences between the 700 and 850 are 1) better thumb pad (who cares), 2) bundled the old 700 & 800 to allow for an optional RF capability and 3) higher price.