exposing myself here but I have no idea how much juice the Sansui puts out. Can you supply that. in my opinion there are plenty of really nice small floorstanders or bookshelf speakers available for that money that I think will sound better then the 901's. Mind that is my opinion, yours may well vary. Have a look at the websites for PSB, Vienna Acoustics (the haydens?), ERA, Totem, and oodles more. These are a small hand full of what's out there but I've heard them and can recommend them as potentially suitable for you. See if you can get a home demo as well? Try a search on the forum for bookshelf as well. there are several other threads on there now with many suggestions.
one thought on the spouse factor is that lots of the small speakers are coming with very nice veneers that may help. I have era D5's and the rosewood is terrific. That alone helped our home harmony.
one thought on the spouse factor is that lots of the small speakers are coming with very nice veneers that may help. I have era D5's and the rosewood is terrific. That alone helped our home harmony.