The photo shows the XS subs placed next to the VR-100 main towers. These were not turned up loud enough to hear, but were in place to show customers what they look like. We had the "real" pair playing in the back of the room, 45 feet away, but were in the shadows where no one could see them. Many of the reviewers who came to the room thought that the subs weren't even playing, since the bottom end was very tight and seemed to be coming from the front sound stage. However, no matter where you stood or sat, the bass was uniform to a 1dB tolerance level, largely due to our new technology.
In the next few days, we will be posting comments from reviewers. During show conversations, 4 out of 5 reviewers had awarded us "best sound of the show." What will appear in print might be another matter....
It will be fun to follow the progression of comments!