I love the S2's and the S4's, hadn't had a chance to listen to the S8 yet. They are hands down the best (monitor) value for the money. They even beat out some floor standers I've listened to B&W 805's, MBL 121 compact, Thiel 1.6,and 2.4.
I think they have a best over all sound than all of the above.
They also need the right equipment. I've had the benifit of
trying different cables in my system(I own the S2) by renting them from usedcable.com. I's amazing how the wrong cable combination can affect the sound.
The best cable combination (for me)
Audio Qwest Granite speaker
Audio Qwest Jaguar(DBS)interconnect
I think they have a best over all sound than all of the above.
They also need the right equipment. I've had the benifit of
trying different cables in my system(I own the S2) by renting them from usedcable.com. I's amazing how the wrong cable combination can affect the sound.
The best cable combination (for me)
Audio Qwest Granite speaker
Audio Qwest Jaguar(DBS)interconnect