i was referred to this site by someone over on the AVS forums. I am looking for a system for mainly HT (90%) but some music - want to end up with a 3.1 system and willing to build up to that. Currently have a 3.1 budget system in my roughly 16' x 18' downstairs den.My audio setup is in the upstairs living room and we are looking to build a home. When we do, I am looking for a system that will handle both - at that time it would be a 50/50 mix between music and HT. A key requirement for me in the HT theatre application is dialogue clarity. I have auditioned some systems that had very poor clarity, especially from the CC. In music, i listen to all genres at modest volumes - my days of shaking the walls and foundation are past. FWIW, of what I have heard, I would buy the Paradigm speakers (Monitor 11's probably or small Prestige series if I can catch the wife in a good day -- she doesn't quite appreciate this stuff as much as I do) if I were buying today.

Anyway, with that all being said, anyone have any Ascend speakers (any model) that they would be willing to audition. Hoping to hear the S2's especially but am open to them all. I live in mid Tn but would be willing to drive a bit. I have some family in the Memphis area so get over there frequently. Thanks!