I thought a lot about getting the Stadium when I was looking for a sub - I went to my dealer and demo'd the Stentor and new the stadium could never give me what I was looking for compared to the stentor. Yes, the price is high but, is it worth 2 g's more - absolutely!!!! Once you take the financial hit you will be happy you went the distance. If I had bought the stadium I would have always wondered if I should have bought the stentor - now I sit back and enjoy the phenomenal sound this work of art provides my system. Do what you need to do to pony up the extra cash - you will not be sorry you did!