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If you have a small room these are too powerful, if you want wimpy components then this is not for you. If you want a 7.1 system with 1000watts of crystal sound for under 400$, then you're lookinng in the right direction. I have yet to come across a HTS that compares with this, and I've looked for 2 months! I picked mine up on a deal for 350$ and am blown away the value vs. the cost.
this is perfect system for the middle class that does not want to break the bank, or piss off the wife.
The speakers are good size, for the purpose of caring a full sound.
Just buy it, and stop looking around. Sony, Yamaha, Bose, nor Pioneer even come close.