Curtis: I can certainly understand your question, It is ALWAYS sound as my main driver, but sometimes there are other factors. AS in DECOR TOO. I have an opportunity to purchase the SS "package" with the Crown K-1 amp, the Rane pe-17 EQ. and (2) maple SS subs, brand new-un-opened boxes for 2200.00 (US) I have (2) 20-39 PC+'s that are about 2 months old!! with the conventional black felt/velour. There is the WAF factor, the SS have the upgraded TV-12 drivers, better specs, better looks, EQ. and a crown amp that alone sells for 1100.00 bucks, I don't know why these deals always seem to come up AFTER I made my "most recent" big purchase. That being said, If you saw my home, the maple subs would lOOOOOOOK so much sweeter, so I guess there are other factors than sound, but if there is an an improvement, ask my wife, I will rationalize it!! Just asking for opinions that don't have my exuberence.

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