As time has passed, I have focused more on the 2-channel chain in my system, which combines HT and stereo. With good source material, the 2-channel portion sounds pretty good right now.

Strengths: Excellent bass extension and definition, wide and tall soundstage, usually smooth and extended highs, nice, first or second row presentation, especially with female vocals, terrific extension into the room (even wrap-around with some material - sounds like DPLIIx with only two speakers!). Pretty good macro-dynamics, fair micro-dynamics.

Weaknesses: Lack of soundstage depth, Some hiss and very low level hum (usually not an issue when listening).

Goals: I am pretty happy right now. I expect incremental improvements in cables, AC cords, etc.

As always, I am open to suggestions, and take constructive criticism fairly well.

Update 12/12/07: Finally got around to replacing the adjustable Vandersteen crossover for the 2Wqs with fixed-value in-line crossovers. Improvement was immediate. Better image stability, better channel balance, better transparency and a wider, more evenly spread out soundstage. One of the better low-cost improvenments I've made ($120/pr).