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Thanks for all the input, guys. I guess I should have mentioned that I have B&W 801's for the mains, an HTM1 center and four Infinity RS-11 bookshelves for the surrounds. I have noticed that the sound is a bit brighter and more spacious with the grilles off. After listening for 10 years with the...

Should one listen to music/HT with the speakers grilles on or off? I've always kept them on, for aesthetic reasons, but my dealer tells me my speakers will sound better, especially in the midrange, with no grilles. Thoughts?

You bring up an interesting point, Michael. The 801's and HGS-12 seem to go about as deep. I could probably fit an HGS-15 into my room. Do you think that would be a worthwhile improvement? Do you have any other recommendations?

Thanks for all the great input, guys. I think the sub definitely adds more bass and makes it feel more uniform. I just wonder what my neighbors think, especially during the pod race on "The Phantom Menace"! I guess I'll keep it.

I recently upgraded my audio system to a home theater. I am using my B&W 801's for the front speakers, set to large. Since these babies can pump out deep bass, I asked my dealer if I really needed to get a subwoofer. He most emphatically said yes, saying something about music vs. sound effects...