sushi,

It was the curiosity that got me. So much talk about how good they are...so I had to try, and it was easy on the credit card. Not looking to get anything new. It is the same curiosity that got me to try all the budget speakers, and the SVS sub.

IMO, the mains/surrounds, not impressed; center is good; subwoofer, not impressed; And they do not sound like any other Rockets I have heard. They do look nice, great workmanship on the cabinets. But, to me, the overall sound does not match the cabinets. It is not bad, but for $899, I would weigh in the options. Anybody that says they are great, IMO, has not heard anythingelse in that price range, much less Ascends or Axioms.