Soliloquy SAT5

I use for surround speakers in a all soliloquy system. B&K reference pre and pro. I love them for money. The 5.0s is a bit larger and has a rear port (sat is unported). 5.0 has better bass range. I think the 2A3 may be designed for tubes, but all solo do well with tubes (reportedly). I would be a little reluctant to use Sat5 for music or 2 channel without sub - they make great musical sub. The 5.3 are good for full range. 5.0s probably OK without a sub. Overall, I like the line (I have 7 of their speakers)

The fine folks at Soliloquy were very high on the sound of the SAT5 when combined with their sub(go for the 5.0 if no sub). Placement options are much better with the SAT5 since they don't have that large rear port as in the 5.0 and 5.3(in my experience Soliloquy speakers image and soundstage best with a lot of breathing room). I use a McCormack DNA-0.5 Rev. A that works well with my 5.3s, and Soliloquy frequently uses Art Audio and Sim Audio electronics for shows and for voicing their speakers. They've also just teamed up with an electonics manufacturer(can't remember the name), so they'd be an obvious choice too. All in all these are excellent speakers that compete with models twice their price. Haven't heard the 2A3. Best of luck.

Tim

I have sat-5's in my office driven by the 20 wpc NAD L-40. They sound terrific. I also have 5.0's at home driven by 60 watt integrated. All things considered, the sat-5's are an even bigger bang for the buck than the 5.0's.