Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Great speakers for the $$$

I would like to write a longer review when I have some more time, but for now:I bought these speakers a year and a half ago. I did my homework on the web and in stores/homes listening to speakers, and although I liked some higher priced speakers more (particularly a pair of Klipsch that would've cost about $1000), I decided on these - a gamble, as I had only read a handful of reviews on the manufactures' website. I've been really happy with them. They look beautiful, they're built very solidly, and the sound very nice. You do not get the exceptional highs of Klipsch or the bass response of some other brands, but paired with a good subwoofer, amp, and turntable or CD player, these speakers sound really excellent.And after over a year and a half of use, I still don't see or hear any wear and tear.