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I'm considering both as well. I'm just concerned that the 500 may be too much base for my tastes. I don't want it boomy, or too overpowering. I assume that with proper calibration it can deliver good base response without sounding like a tuner car, right?




At first I worried that the 500 would be too big and overpowering as well, but once I actually calibrated the levels to match the mains, it blended seamlessly. I can't tell whe the mains stop and the sub takes over. The sound from the 500 will rock the house if you turn it up. It is a big WOW factor in my theater.

bflat