B&W 683S2 for entery level speakers


What is your opinion re. Bowers and Wilkins 683S2 speakers? I am not an audiophile but I liked this pair when I listened to them. The reviews are generally very positive but I wanted to check if there is anything better at this price range
speedmaster20d
true, but they sounded good so I may be able to place them about a ft. from the wall and add a sub 
After listening to alternatives including ML and Sonus Faber I went with the B&W's. they sounded the best in this range IMO. thanks everyone 
Congratulations, speedmaster20d. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I've had them a month now. They just keep getting better. I haven't enjoyed music on my home system this much in years.

Cheers,

 Scott