OK, you are free to go with second best.
What part of having a truly watertight shower don't you like?
It is more costly and may take a little longer to do. But installing an old fashioned membrane and getting all the folds right is no fun.
There is no better way to build a shower. Were you thinking of using one of those foam pans? I've never done one that way, probably never will?
Go to my albums to see a few Kerdi showers;
http://picasaweb.google.com/tile4youincJaz
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