Tin Bird, if you find yourself looking for something else, I'd recommend the Polk LSiM703, the bookshelf model from the top of Polk's line. I've always preferred bigger speakers, but then I found the LSiM703 in a package deal with the larger floor-standing 705s from Adorama. I figured I would keep the 705 and sell off the 703. I found that the 703s sounded 95% as good as the 705s, but in a much more wife-friendly size. They sound huge, but not overpowering. They're clear and articulate on the top, with a fantastic mid range. They have a bit of a mid-bass hump which I think contributes to their big sound. I don't mind it. It makes them sound fat and warm. I haven't heard Polk's S series, but I imagine it has a similar sound profile, but these would be a significant step up. Oh, and they're beautifully built. The most solid, perfectly finished speaker I've ever had the pleasure of owning.