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#339195 - 02/19/11 02:35 PM Do you think M80's would work well here?
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Here is a spot where I would like to try some M80's. The room is about 13 x 15 but is is uneven because the wall is bumped out for a bookshelf behind the couch. I think the ceilings are 8 feet. The chair is too far forward in the picture. I pull it back when I watch a movie or listen to music.

I think the 60's would be fine and maybe even the 50's but we all know what happens right after you buy 60's.

Other thoughts were M2's or M'3s with a sub. If I get a smaller speaker I can afford a high gloss finish.

And I know I need curtains. I have been living here for 6 years now and I plan on getting to it someday.

Lampy




Edited by Lampshade (02/19/11 02:51 PM)
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#339196 - 02/19/11 02:38 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Lampshade]
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Those are Klipsch Forte II's for the curious.
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#339197 - 02/19/11 02:45 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Lampshade]
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You could do M80s in that room, no problem imo.
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#339200 - 02/19/11 03:01 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Wid]
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Any guy who owns $500+ boots should definitely be looking at Rosewood M80s.
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#339201 - 02/19/11 03:15 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Adrian]
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ha ha!! You're mean! smile
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#339210 - 02/19/11 05:03 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Lampshade]
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You loose about 2' of depth with the floorstanders, so as long as you can spare the footprint you can run M50/M60 or M80s in that room.
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#339268 - 02/20/11 10:12 AM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: jakewash]
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M22 + a sub could be also a good option.
But i still vote for a M60/80 towerspeaker.
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#339270 - 02/20/11 10:38 AM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Philippe]
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I wouldn't get the M22's because I think they look goofy. M2 or M3 with a sub I think would be the smart thing to do. But the problem with the 80's is that they exist and I have always wanted them.
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#339298 - 02/20/11 10:09 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Lampshade]
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Originally Posted By: Lampshade
I wouldn't get the M22's because I think they look goofy. M2 or M3 with a sub I think would be the smart thing to do. But the problem with the 80's is that they exist and I have always wanted them.




Well, there's your answer.
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#339299 - 02/20/11 10:15 PM Re: Do you think M80's would work well here? [Re: Wid]
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M80s M80s M80s
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