Thanks,

If I understand the point you're making, most of the music that I really want to critically listen to will be available only on CD for the foreseeable future. Given the costs of producing the surround audio discs, I would imagine that only albums that are expected to have mass market appeal will get 'the treatment' for quite a while. As it is about the music for me, no matter what, my serious listening will probably always be 90+% CD regardless- so why compromise that 90 for a 10 that would be a bit better.

Sound like good advice. Any suggestions for other speakers that I might wish to audition? Also, if I'm after the best possible sound for the money, would I be better served by considering a pair of reference monitors and a really tight sub over towers?