Congrats on the new addition to the family!!! I got my Chorus II's about 3 weeks ago. So, I too am new to the fantastic sound of the Chorus II. I have wanted a set of these since I first heard them some 20 years ago in the local showroom. But, wasn't till 3 weeks ago I found a pair locally, that where in really good shape. I have not regretted spending the money on them. I do find that I don't have enough time just to sit and listen to them. I have setup some CD's in the player turned it up a bit and went down stairs, they even sound great down stairs. Load or soft, they sound great!!! I power these with a Marantz 2325 for serious listening or a Denon AVR 2308CI for the front channels of my home theater. Of course the Marantz puts the Denon to shame, but thats another stroy. Enjoy them! Roadbike