Gonk,
Thank you for the suggestions. The budget is noted above. I've listened to the majority of the above traditional channels (Klipsch, Polk, KEF, Magnepan). I have not heard any of the internet brands. In my DJ'ing days I loved the Klipsch Heresy's and LaScala's. I've heard the RF line but was not impressed. I'm sure my ear or taste has changed since my DJ days. Magnepan has always been my favorite. I just received the HSU HC-1 and I have not listened to it enough to say this is the line I want to go with. I'm also not saying that my system has to comprise of one brand. I would love to hear Ascend Sierra-1's.