So here’s a somewhat hypothetical problem I need help with. Suppose you finally managed to convince the wife you need to spend $1,500 on a set of HT speakers to finish off the family room. It’s a big rectangular room, 22 x 15.

You have to choose either the Epic Grand Master or the Epic 50. These will be powered by a Yamaha RX-V2400 receiver w/ 65in Mitsubishi RPTV.

Now, here comes the ethical dilemma. I know that it’s going to be at least 10-12 months before I can start the talk of a speaker upgrade.

So, do I start with the m50/QS4 combo and plan on eventually upgrading the surrounds to QS8’s and relegate the 4’s to rear duty?

Or, do I go with the M22/QS8 combo and plan on eventually upgrading the fronts to M60’s and relegate the M22ti’s to rear duty (seems like overkill?)