I had a set of 5.25's back in 98-99 that i paid $599 for, might have been $699. I thought they were awesome and was very happy with them until someone stole the tweet and mid. I think the crossover is still around someplace. I remember being very impressed with the midbass they had. Also got very loud. Dont know much about their new sets but have noticed they arent near as expensive as they were back then. The only shop ive seen any of the new ones in they guy said he wasnt really impresssed with them and he really pushed focals, not that i trusted his opinion at all.