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Shawn, it was a hard decision. I kept going back and forth from getting 2 500's (to help even out response) or worry about upgradeitis in the future, and just get the 600. I've heard the 600 will play lower, and I think the bigger enclosure has to add to the performance, plus it has another 100 watts over the 500.  My room is very big, and in reality I don't have to much of a frequency change from seat to seat, so I decided on the 600. I will be adding some additional column bass traps to the rear corners over the next few months.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
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Welcome to the forum, blobula.
I think the ideal in that room would be 80s and the EP500. However, if that isn't in the budget, here's another vote for the 60s/500 over the 80s/350.
Jack
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I think the ideal in that room would be 80s and the EP500
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Rick
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Awesome! I might have to take you up on your offer to audition the speakers sometime.
No problem, just let me know man. Two years ago a spent a lot of time auditioning in the area. I listened to Paradigm, B&W, NHT, and a few others at local AV stores. It came down to B&W 703's from AV Logic, but they were very expensive. I truely like my m60's over the 703's, and when you compare the price it was an easy decision.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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Sorry I'm so late. Yeah, the M60/EP500 route would also be my suggestion. The QS8's are incredible surround speakers, and the factory outlet route is the best option if you're not in a hurry. Yeah...late, and just spit out what everyone else already told you. Great, huh?
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Your opinion counts. I think the more opinions presented, even if they support opinions already expressed, the easier it is for the questioner to see if a consensus exists.
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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OK, then. One more vote for 60s/500.....
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OK, then. One more vote for 60s/500.....
Me too, if 80s/500 isn't in the budget.
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
I may need to upgrade my receiver as well. I currently have an older Sony model that came with my Sony Surround system. Not sure of the model #, but I know it's a few years old.
Any suggestions on a good receiver that would be good power for a 60/500 or 80/500 system? I would like to stay under $1000, plus include good inputs including HDMI, etc...
Here are a few I was looking at, I know some are above the $1000 mark.
Yamaha RX-V1600
Yamaha RX-V1700
Denon AVR-2807
Denon AVR-3806
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The Denon 3806 shows up on Dakmart for a good price. I was looking at that myself.
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