Tough one, but why sacrifice? I am a bass nut so I bought a sub, and used an old set of 6x9's I had lying around for surrounds. Kept me quite happy until I was able to afford the QS8's. (About 2 years - Some surround was better than no surround)

Shawn

Epic 80/600 + M3's + M3 Algonquins + M2 Computer + EP125
I think I'm developing an addiction.