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Here is what I am thinking so far for my new 5.1 setup.

M50ti fronts
VP150 center
QS8 sorrounds
HSU VTF3 - MK2
Yamaha RX1500 or Denon 2805 Receiver (which one you recommend?)
Room Size is 22x16 feet

90% Movies, 10% music

Should I go with M50 or M60s?

Also what are the opinions on M50 or M60/HSU combo?

Thanks.

From all accounts the M60's are cleaner and more detailed, while the M50's are smoother and more laid back. It really depends on which type of sound you prefer.

The Hsu will mate well with any speaker.

both great choices, I went with the M60's as they have a dedicated tweeter and midrange instead of being combined, so I assume they are more detailed. I luv my M60's...

Either receiver is an excellent choice. Alan Lofft leans toward Denon and HK and I use a Denon 3803. Compare the features and pick the one you are comfortable with - you really can't make a mistake with either choice.

Just out of curiousity, is there anyone here who has actually compared the M50s and M60s back to back? I know that Peter has heard both (of course), but I don't know if anyone else has. I'm curious. Well, sort of nervous, really.

This is undoubtedly accurate, but I would guess it's a little less pronounced. It was hard for us to tell the difference between the M22 and the M50 when we had more than 10 seconds or so between listening to the two.

Also, I love my M50s. I just had a Cuban band in my living room, then they packed up really quickly and left, and now Sting's performing!

Also, earlier, Metallica came in with a really crappy boom box as their sound system. (St. Anger).

Ooh, now there's a really good handbell choir in here!

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Ooh, now there's a really good handbell choir in here!

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You know I was believing you up to this point...now I know yer just lying. There's no such thing a a really good handbell choir.

Ooh, bring it...

Ever heard Sonos? Check them out. Seriously.

SX, welcome. Ian has posted some valuable info in Stereo on the "studiomonitor" thread(great to hear from him again!!)which shows comparative measurements of the M50 and M60 and may help you to make your decision. My own view would be to go with the M60s.

I have the M50's. Never have had the chance to here the M60's. If the M50's are a little smoother or laid back than the M60's then I maid the right choice. But that's just me. I'm sure you will be happy with either one.

I've heard both the m50's and m60's. Not back to back though. Both very good speakers. I own the 50's and couldn't be happier. The 60's seemed much clearer/crisp to my ear. I liked the sound and even considered upgrading. However what convinced me was how hard my buddy had to drive his sub to make up for those crisp highs. I live in an apartment and really can't have my sub blastin like that. If You have a well insulated room or don't need to worry about the neighbors go with the 60's. I think they will match up better with the rest of the speakers your looking at also.

Also have the 2805. Looked at the yammie but just liked the denon features.

Have fun with the search
Leaf