It's not any big deal either way. I still need to do some editing and proofing on a few spots, but I'll probably post it tonight or tomorrow and then add to it in a couple weeks after I've got the stands in place (picked up some shorter wood screws during lunch today so I can start assembly when I have a chance).

It may get some tweaking over the next few days and I'll add to the "Sound" section once I have the stands built, but my BLS and LCR review is now online. I'm off to edit my sig now...

I've pulled the trigger on a set of BLS's and an LFM-2(combo deal). I'm used to Paradigm Studio 100's and Studio 20's for the last ten years, so this should be an interesting comparison. I loved the Studios, but now that I live in an apartment instead of a house, I try to get the smallest speakers possible, in case I have to move.
I felt that the Paradigms were among the best I've heard, but at higher volumes, the top end was a bit too harsh. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the BLS's will be a bit smoother. : )

Gonk -- Nice review. Do you have any sense of what the difference in sound would be if you have gone with 3 LCRs? Thanks.

Hard to say how much difference there might be. The Bookshelves, being a ported design, can go lower, but I've got them crossed over high enough that it wouldn't be likely to be an issue. I would suspect that, with the same drivers in both and similar crossover networks, the differences would be pretty subtle.

Nice review, Gonk !
I believe Outlaw would find that their sales would improve if they had you Beta testing this stuff so that we could get early impressions from someone whose opinions we all hold in high regard.

Expect an update to my speaker review in the coming days. I was able to finish my stands and get the Bookshelves onto them last Saturday. Initial feelings were very positive, as the soundstage and imaging both seemed to benefit from the proper mounting height and the wider spacing. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to listen to them - worked Sunday morning and all day Monday, then fell Monday night and succeeded in breaking my femur just below the hip joint. I got home from the hospital last night, and expect to spend some quality time in a rocking chair in front of the system over the next several days. That should let me get a good feel for what the Bookshelves sound like with the added benefit of the stands.

Geez, gonk, you had to break something to get a little quality time with your new speakers? Really sorry to hear that…

Yeah, not really the preferred way to arrange for some extended listening sessions. On the bright side, the speakers are on their stands and everything is set up so I can kick back and enjoy the system while my bone mends. I can feed DVD's and CD's to the 983H, Blu-rays to the BD30, and even HD-DVD's to the HD-A2. We've even got an old Dell laptop with a wifi card so I can surf from the couch or the rocking chair.

Hope You have a quick recovery!