Have you listened to the Paradigm Signature Series? The S1 and S2 are high value loudspeakers and they retain there price and they are typically available at a discount. The S8 is their top model. A new problem with the Usher Dancer Series in that they don't hold their value . Here's a used pair of Be-718's going for just a bit over US25 / pair (list price US50) [URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/Usher-Audio-Be-718-Loudspeakers_W0QQitemZ160345887784QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item25555c1428&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1240%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50[/URL] The Revel Ultima2's are very high performance loudspeakers. You can build your own Mini Dancer 2's with active electronics and DSP for less money than a new Pair of Be-718's. TWEETER: Dayton Audio RS28A 2 x US + shipping (use Express Mail Service) [URL]http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=275-130[/URL] WOOFER: Usher 8948A 7" Carbon Fiber/Paper Woofer 4 x US8 + shipping (use EMS) [URL]http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=296-603[/URL] ELECTRONICS: 2 x Digmoda DDC520 [URL]http://www.s-m-audio.com/digmoda/DDC520.pdf[/URL] ENCLOSURE: User You can then add a Sub(s) or build your own. SUBWOOFER: User ELECTRONICS: Digmoda DDC1000SW [URL]http://www.s-m-audio.com/digmoda/DDC1000SW.pdf[/URL] The best speaker cable/wire is in the limit, no speaker cable/wire.