I be look for a system in the $ 300 - $ 400 range . I look at soundbar system , other htib and even the BOSE Cinemate . I be glad I decide to purchase this one base on the great review . I agree with the other reviewer . this be a great system and I be blow away by the sound . it feel like be in a recording studio . the sound be crisp . dialogue be audible even at low level . you can hear `` whisper '' without the need of turn up the volume level . I be also able to hear other sound that I do not notice with my previous htib , such as bird cawk and fly from the surround speaker , other instrument and tone in certain track . the sub be also loud enough for my taste and it be not too `` boomy '' like my previous sub . set-up be easy with the omnidirectional mic and auto speaker setup . I be able to calibrate the system use the OSD . overall a great buy . -- Update . I go to best buy the other day to audition the higher end speaker . base on avforum , the SLS speaker sound similar to Magnepans and Martin Logans . I audition the Martin Logan Motion Series and do not notice a difference with the sl speaker . I try the higher end Martin Logans -lrb- Source -rrb- . there be difference but it be marginal to my untrained ear . for ~ $ 1,000 per speaker -lrb- plus amplifier cost -rrb- , in my opinion it be not worth the difference . I be so happy with my sl q-line gold .