still a no brainer, IMO. I've heard the MBHO hypers - the TL's sound nicer to me, plus you get the benefit of the other 3 patterns for an extra $150. The only thing the MBHO's have over the TL's is the "active cable" system and size - but of all the actives (Schoeps, Neumanns, DPAs, etc), I really don't like the long "neck" of the MBHO system.