My Alpha 50s are only 2 months old. So far, Im loving them. The sound covers top mid & bottom evenly, even in my 'mini' studio. I have 2 small complaints though! The Alpha takes approx 2to4 seconds before the red Led changes to green which is longer than any other speakers I have owned. I like the overall design but the red/green Led could have been a bit more creative. Instead of a green Led it could have been a blue Led. & the Led could have been placed in the O of FOCAL! just an idea.