I LOVE these speakers and they Def sound better than Cornwalls in every way. Speakers are stock with no modifications. All drivers are perfect. One speaker has a dent shown (thanks to a friend). Speakers are in excellent condition otherwise. I have the original boxes also. Consecutive Serials IMHO, these speakers are better than the Cornwall III and Forte III (yes I can say that as I have owned both and used the in the same room with the same equipment). These speakers have Forte III midhorn, Cornwall III midrange driver, Forte III tweeter and horn and a fantastic klipsch Pro woofer. The combo makes for quick, tight and punchy bass that extends better than specs would have you believe. They image fantastic, killer dynamics, buttery smooth mids and detailed, yet slightly relaxed highs (in a good way).