If you're listening to a lot of music having 5 M2s would probably be perfect, but for movies the QS4s and QS8s are supposed to make a big difference in the "seamlessness" of the surround effects.

I second the vote for 3 M2s up front and QS4s or 8s as surrounds. Maybe even go for QS8s to get a driver match with the M2s.

The only reason for going with a different center IMO would be if you needed the extra magnetic shielding. My center sits on top of a CRT and I got some noticeable fringing until I replaced the M2 center with a VP100.

Welcome to the M2 club !!


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