I have an idea. If you have a Gordman's store near you, you could pick up a couple of those funky looking plant stands they like to sell. They seem to be fairly stable and they might dress up your room a bit. The M50s have more bass than the M22s, of course. I wouldn't call them better, just fuller sounding. If you have a sub, the M50s aren't necessary. If you don't have a sub, and aren't thinking of getting one, you wouldn't want the M22s.