I have to say that I listen to more music than I ever have since I bought my Ascends in June! I would guess I listen to music 3-5 times a week vs nearly never.
I am lucky enough to have the basement family room as my TV/Music area and as long as I keep the sub off and the volume from impacting the bedrooms on the second floor my wife does not complain!
I am hooked on live concerts more than CD's at the moment. I usually find one of my daughters will hang out and watch a concert with me. It is just like being there except I can hit pause!
Michael