I'd say it's genuinely universal. The work is excellent throughout the board. There is no mishmash, not even if you listen. Obviously, the cost is a drag, but the speaker is probably well worth it. I don't worry about the stereo because, to start with, it won't be obvious in the flat and there isn't much content that it can be directly felt in relation to, making the purchase of a second one especially for this purpose seem peculiar. Would you advise? Undoubtedly, yeah!