to picking up a pair of hpm 100s that looked to be in great shape. $200 and a 2hr drive to get them . but i hesitated at the last second because ,and let there be no doubt, i love my l-100s ,i love my 4312s,i love my 4311bs,i love my l-96s,i love my 4412s,and i love my 4408s, i had never heard a pair and did not know if they would sound good to me. they are gone .i am open to any and all info ,thoughts ,options,facts,ect. so if this situation presents itself again ,i may be better informed.happy and great new year to all ,bill.