Thanks everyone for your responses thus far! Albert, I happened upon the Salk site quite by accident, and yes, that freq response info did catch my eye. I've read the reviews on Audioreview, which Koiman was kind enough to point me to (thanks Koiman!)and those on Audiocircle where Ruebent said I should look (thanks Reub!). Most who've heard them love them, one or two thought they might be a tad "in your face" due to the ribbon tweeter, but Salk provides a treble cutoff switch as an option, and you never know about what kind of front end or room treatment (or lack thereof) the few who felt them to be too bright have. I dont believe with the components that comprise my system that I would have any problem, and those speaker finishes showcase Salk's incredible workmanship. Thanks also to Jburidan and Jdombrow! Oh, and Albert, i saw the photos of your finished room-nice!. Those Dali's must sound terrific in there.