As was the case with the Violins, the Cellos provide a considerable amount for the money. The fit and finish is first rate, the shape is certainly eye catching and never gets old staring at it day in and day out and the musical experience defies the price. Will they permanently replace my Von Schweikert's? No. It would take a considerably better speaker than either of them to do that. That being said if I did not have the VSRIV MKIIIs the Cello would be at the top of a very short list of speakers in this range and I would certainly be a very happy audiophile if this was the speaker I had to listen to everyday! It will be a sad day when they move on but for now I will continue to enjoy their considerable charms and continue to expose people to the incredible bargain Lawrence Audio is bringing to the US market. Make arrangements to audition these speakers and you will understand completely, so much so you just might purchase a pair for yourself. Gary Lea