I haven't been to Remote Central in quite a while, but found this particular question intresting. I have to consent with the majority on this one. I own my own theater company in Texas and judge "sound quality" for car audio as a hobby. To the everyday consumer on their own Bose isn't a bad speaker, however when put next to Energy, Mirage, Wharfedale, Bose is quite literally "BLOWN AWAY". Bose truly has a great marketing Dept, (i wonder if any of the are looking for jobs) but a saying that has been in the professional part of our industry of years..."No Highs, No Lows.... must be BOSE".