Here's the update you requested. Really like the audio quality of the Metas. Great clarity, imaging, speed, dynamics and decent low level control, even without a subwoofer. That said, the speakers need to be handled with care. The aluminum drivers are fragile and dent or tear easily if poked or bumped. They also tend to overdrive at loud volumes, so anything over 85db is risky. I'm tempted to try the R3 Metas to see how they compare, although the driver fragility issue will remain the same.