I have own these speaker from Aug\/Sept of 2011 . they be very good surround sound speaker for a 7.1 setup . I have everything match with Sony product , so these compliment the look of my home theater . the sound be great for sound effect , when the scene in a movie permit . they be good for music , but not as primary speaker . I have the Sony ss-f6000 's in the front . I recommend they also as they get the full sound that the surround sound 's lack . this set of speaker be worth it in my opinion , as I only pay 169.99 + tax for they new at best buy . as for the Sony ss-f6000 speaker Amazon also should have they cheap . I pay 119.00 ship . the receiver I have run everything be Sony str-dn1010 . it be a very good receiver as well . I buy the receiver the same time as everything too . I only pay $ 199.00 for the receiver . you can buy a newer version for the same price now if you shop smart . good Luck I say buy it , unless you want more higher end product . then I say look for Martin Logan , Bowers and Wilkins , or Focal 's $ 30.000.00 speaker -- each !