When I first got these speakers, I thought, "They sound good, but not $2500 good." Trust me, give them time. Once properly calibrated and given the time to break in, they are awesome. I like to listen to music, but it is the subversiveness of movies, especially blu-rays, that gets me excited. Twice as good as the theater. If only I could get my wife to stop talking in the middle of the films.

I have this system - built, as Aperion Audio says on its home page, over time - with two 422 Satellite speakers in the back of my listening area making up a 7.1 configuration.

First, I agree completely with the copy on the product page that says "You’ll hear so many things you have been missing that you’ll need to schedule extra time to listen to your entire CD library all over again." (How often have you found that a manufacturer's claim about a product is not exaggerated?) In a time when the economy is taking a nose dive, I find myself returning to simple pleasures. I am rediscovering the quality in the music CDs I already own by taking the time to really listen to them, really "hearing" them for the first time. Not "multi-tasking" by reading a magazine or the newspaper while the music is playing. The sound is so good, it compels my attention.

I am a fan of Jonathan Schwartz's "High Standards" three hour segment on satellite radio channel 73 Monday through Saturday. Four hours on Sunday. A recent reviewer called it "appointment listening." I find myself doing just that. Making time to really listen to the American standards music he plays. Oh, the joy. The rapture.

You owe it to yourself to try this setup. Nonpareil.

This system is very precise in the reproduction of any track. It puts you right in the middle of the action in any movie and doubles your room as a recording studio of your favorite musician. The Aperion Guru's are a blast to work with and are very knowledgeable. They are quick to respond to questions with not only answers, but GOOD answers. If you're on the fence about getting an Aperion system, my advice...give it a shot. With the 30-day in home audition, what have you got to lose?!

I've had this system for roughly 3 months. What can I say? They sound terrific. Read the reviews on the individual components. What's nice is everything is matched. Out of the box (and the classy velvet bags) they work. I have this system connected to a Yamaha RX-V1800. I had to tweak things when I first set it up (thanks for the sound meter Aperion!) and haven't touched it since. I thought the system sounded good when I first hooked them up but they only got better as they broke in.

I went for the cherry finish to match my decor - the finish is fantastic and you'll be proud to show them to your friends.