Thanks to everyone for the comments. Buying equipment sight unseen (or sound unheard) is tough -- but the internet defintely helps.

In case anyone cares, I went with the Hsu VF-2 Mk3 today. Should be here soon. Now I guess I need to get an SPL meter.

Mark

AV equipment (in case you care)Panasonic TH-50PE700U,PS3 80GB,HK 445,Axiom M60,QS4,VP100,Hsu VTF2.3