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I own a couple of different pairs of Monitor Audio Speakers. A set of GS60's as mains and a pair of Radius 225's as surrounds. Both are simply amazing hooked up to my Yamaha RX-V2700. Monitor Audio knows how to make speakers that crank out some awesome sound. I got the 225's to replace my old surrounds (a pair of Boston Acoustics CR6's) and wow what a difference. The clear difference in having these hooked up while watching a movie is astounding. They absolutely compliment my GS60's, being more like an extension of the 60's as opposed to separate speakers. Subtle effects now pop as they should and background music is clear and crisp, but not overpowering. The first month I had these I got freaked out more than once. The funniest incident was when I was watching Horton Hears a W
ho. I had gotten up to get something without stopping the movie and as I came back into the room past the right surround there was an insect buzzing around in the movie. I seriously spazzed out thinking there was a bee or wasp next to my head. Embarrassing and funny, but a testament to the realism and quality of Monitor Audio Speakers. I plan on upgrading all my surround speakers to Monitor Audio in time, either 180's or 225's.So you if the little 225's are that impressive you can imagine what my big GR60's sound like. Breathtakingly real and powerful. I don't care what kind of music you listen to these speakers will make you feel like you're there for the concert. You will hear thinks in your music that you never knew were there and everything that was there before will sound infinitely better. So if you want good music or the excitement of surround sound Monitor Audio is truly the way to go.