gill, I am definitely interested in anything else you might have to say about AR's HC6 system (more on the review, $399 price etc...) so look for my email shortly. blurb 18, I just auditioned some of Paradigm's "monitor series" (cc370, mini monitors, PDR8) at "Definitive Audio" in Seattle and was very impressed! Being that these run a little beyond our current price range though, we would most likely have to consider their "performance series" (Micro, Atom, Titan, etc.) and may return to audition those as they were not set up at the time (any more opinions on these would be appreciated). So far though-- based on the price, rave reviews, and beautiful finish-- the Acoustic Research HC6 system sounds almost to good to pass up. Thanks again, A.J.