With due respect to you, Mhubbard, I think you need to consider a number of other speakers before deciding on either of the two you mention. Albert (Porter) is correct that there are lot of fine speakers in this price range that offer better sound quality. If you have not taken the time to research the posts in the Audiogon archives, you may want to do so -- there is a LOT of information in there. Ultimately, you need to audition some speakers in your OWN SYSTEM to really know what works best.