Tomryan, I am from Montreal and never worked in audio! Thanks for the advice, I have set my mind on the 1SC as I found a local pair at a real price and in the finish I wanted. I was set on the Sig 8 since they appeared to be a "better value" but could not find them locally and shipping/duties/paypal fees were pushing them close to the 1SC. They remind me somehow of my beloved Signums but with more bite and a more open sound. I like the ability to tone down the bass with the foam plugs, it helps on some recordings. Overall, they are a perfect fit for my small room. Tks to all.
