I'm back with questions after agonizing over my past posts. Here's my thinking: Through the factory outlet I can buy M22's with stands (I need stands) for $600. For an additional $292 I can buy the M60's. I have an older 12" speakerlab sub that was made for digital reproduction and seems to do the trick. I contacted speakerlab about any upgrades to this system (I also have the satellites) and they answered that the only upgrades would be cosmetic. Frankly I didn't believe them. They don't seem to carry any similar systes in their inventory now. But the sub is satisfying...so for now I'll keep it until it's death or I have some more cash.
I am inclined toward the M60's for a few reasons, but I am a novice so I need to check with forum regulars. I like the idea of a floor standing speaker system that fits my room dimensions and one that potentially delivers a smooth sound spectrum from the highs to mid low's. The sub will only be used for the lowest levels down to about 25Hz. As mentioned in my other postings, I am mostly an exclusively classical music listener and sometime orchestral semi professional. But the orchestral sound is very different from the perspective of a tympanist vis a vis an audience member sitting front and center...and that's where I want to be. So will a few hundred bucks more for the M60's be worth my while over and against the M22's? I am talking strictly sound now. I have a pretty good ear and although I can't audition the speakers (and I am reluctant to test drive them because I am lazy and don't want the hassle of returning them), so if the M60's prove to be smoother which is my expectation I'd like confirmation. Burst my bubble if my suspicion is wrong...I'd rather an honest opinion.
One other question, I am also thinking of upgrading to either a Denon avr 1909 or 2309. Ant thoughts about this other than a little more power and a dedicated phono jack for the 2309? Are these amps as hard to set up as I've been reading? I am also considering their more common twins the avr 789 and 889. Thanks for your help.....Lee
