I’ve had my Moabs for 2 years now as well and I’ve owned a number of different brands and models over the years including Vandersteen’s, Martin Logan’s and SDA’s. I’ve also auditioned many higher end pieces including Wilson, Focal, Avalon and too many others to list. My musical taste is very broad, but if you’re looking for a piece that provides something truly life like and easy to listen to the Moabs for $4.5K are, my opinion, your best choice in anything ranging up to as much as $35K perhaps $40K. The dynamics of the mids and high frequencies are absolutely phenomenal. The bottom end is detailed, powerful and dynamic with the right amount of "punch" in a crescendo without overpowering the mids and highs coming at you at the same time. Yes, admittedly, as it is so often noted, they are not the "pretty" or "artsy" looking units like many others that would berate them for not being so, but... I listen to music. I don’t sit and look at the speakers in awe of their visual greatness. I am in awe of what these fantastic creatures do. Eric Alexander has done a phenomenal job in providing us the opportunity to have and hear such marvelous aural wonders. Shipping is included in the price. If you live in the right state there is no sales tax. Great value and you simply can’t go wrong.
Oh, and by the way... No Subs needed. At all.