Jarkko Mattheiszen
The FU guy.
You'll find mixed opinions of each and every monitor out there if you insist on trusting the internet. The general consensus is that the HS80 are solid monitors for the money, and I still stand by that statement after getting rid of mine 8 months ago, but the only way you can make up your mind is trying different monitors and seeing what you like. Too harsh to listen to? I really can't understand that comment. I find A7's harsh and can't stand the upper mid range on them. The HS80's are a bit too smooth for me if anything, but they translate well.