It sounds like you tend to prefer the sound of Paradigm's speakers, mendes9, which is something that I can relate to (I'm running Studio/60v2's, CCv2, and a mix of Studio/ADPv2 and Axiom M3ti for surrounds). I'm on the list for a 990 and will be replacing a 950, which it sounds like you've had some experience with. I'll be posting my findings once I get a 990 and spend some time with it, and perhaps those findings will be of some value to you.