Granted, I haven't heard them since, oh...1994, and my reference of "high end" at the time was the likes of Boston Acoustics, but I recall them being very fun speakers. I'd crank New Order's "Technique" through them at the dealer. I really wanted a set. They weren't "cheap" speakers (well...given my income back in 1994). If you can grab a minty-fresh pair (on the cheap), replace the surrounds, and perhaps drop in a few new caps, by all means do so.