First, thanks for all the wonderful responses to my questions, as well as for the terrific advice I have lurked out of other posts. Really great stuff, and a great community!
Update... some cash has fallen into my lap as part of a mortgage refinance
With that, I am ready to complete my HT speaker build out. I currently have a VP150, which not only is a work of art, but also made my other components sound so sloppy and archiac that it led me to this upgrade.
Known... I am set on the M60's and the QS8's for my 5.1 130 watt setup. That was easy.
Hard part... With the release of the EP350 V2, I am questioning my original sub choice of the EP500. I know, I know... bigger is better, but the specs on the new EP350 are interesting.
My current room and gear:
My room is:
18L X 14W X 10H
My amp is an old Sony 5.1 amp (st810 with and older Sony DVD player.)
Stats for LW12 sub:
12" speaker
Response - 30 Hz - 150 kHz
Watts - 150
So, the question is... since almost every sub Axiom has would be an upgrade, is the EP350 V2 my sweet spot (save cash and invest in some other AV upgrade,) or just go for the EP500?
I think the current CV LW12 is ok, for what it is. My first reaction is that the EP350 is enough considering my room size, and equipment. But if I have the funds I don't want to cheat myself. On the otherhand I don't want to overbuy.
Tough subjective question I know.... any feedback would be appreciated as always.
Other intangibles: Most listening is HT movies. Maybe 20% CD music.
Thanks in advance!