Big Red,
Instead of getting the M2s or M3s, I would suggest the M22s simply because you will not be in that room forever. If you have an $800 budget, you can probably get the M22s from the FO and a good sub for under your $800 budget and be set for when you are out of school and move into a bigger media/theatre/listening room.
Future proofing at the start is a good thing to do! Rather then getting the M2s I would personally get the M22s if you can swing it and be future proofed for a bigger room in the future.
