POLK's have a mildly unfavourable history with many experienced audiophiles, as the "east coast sound" was often quite underperforming and fatiguing, uninvolving. Seems also, that everytime Matthew Polk introduces a new driver, model, etc; he claims it to be a panacea of sonic discovery. I think there is a love it OR leave it disposition with Polks. It's up to the individual to decide though.