I have just received a pair of Dueval planets...they are unconventional in that they radiate 360 degrees. The sound...the music coing from these these speakers is scary! They are made in Germany and run $1195. I have run through 15 speakers over the last few years and was never happy. I wanted something different...and boy did I get it. Precision, soundstage as wide as your room....look at these speakers! www.highendaudio.com I've had speakers costing in the $10,000 range....i wouldn't go back to them! 30 day in home audition.....and I got the cherry red ones! cool!