one is good for the whole dynamic range (great for classical), one is best for vocals, one for percussive sounds etc.2

I enjoy wide range of music, strings, piano, choir, orchestra, jazz, rock, country, ethnic

After reading the reviews of this and other models I chose this one because reviewers noted it had a better range.

Plays CD-R/RW just fine.

It still functions just as good as when I bought it

The bottom line is that I'm blissfully happy with this purchase and again, very grateful to the mentioned reviewer as well as to Amazon.