Outlaw specifically stated that they are aiming for VERY high performance from their speaker line (comparable to some VERY well respected speaker companies).

If they can achieve that, $1,000 for a pair of such high quality bookshelves, is not a lot of money...

The proof is in the pudding...
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BSMNT HT - Oppo DV-970HD,Tos HD-A2,Emo LMC-1/Onkyo TX-SR705, Outlaw 7125,PSB Image 4T 8C 10S, Outlaw LFM-1+,Panny PT-AE900U, DIY 106" fixed screen

LIVRM 2ch - Philips 963SA,Lexicon DC-1,Carver AV-505,Von Schweikert VR-2,Sony KDF-E42A10