Thnx for all the input. I took a look at the SVS website and their subs are definitely large. I suppose it's hard to say how exactly it would look in my room until I buy one but just with a tape measure I can tell the footprint is quite a bit bigger than the EP500.

I have another question now about the Factory Outlet. I realize that basically you're getting a 10% discount because there will be cosmetic blemishes on the speakers but it seems like too good a deal to pass up. Are there many people who order through the FO and if so, how severe are these blemishes?