Just to add a bit of complexity for you....
I don't know if you have called the good folks at Axiom yet, but you should. They will be of great assistance to you.
If, as I suspect, the M22s are adequate for your room size (having a sub is required with these), you get some serious savings. Don't forget to add in the stands for these things. Price is around $500 for M22s/stands.
The VP100 is an excellent speaker in it's own right. It suffers only in comparison to the VP150. The 150 is a "nice to have", not a requirement. VP100 price = $220.
The QS8s are the way to go. They are just excellent. Price = $470.
There is a 5% discount for ordering 5 or more pieces.
There is an additional 5% discount available if you waive the 30 day return privilege (ask when you call)
For new speakers (w/M22s), the total price is $1190.
- $1130 w/ 5 piece discount
- $1071 w/ 5 piece discount and waiver of the 30 day return option
( - $1341 if you substitue the M60s and use both discounts.)
$140 over budget is a couple of dinners out. Pretty good trade off.
Let's go to the outlet and use the M60s in the mix:
For outlet speakers, WITH the M60s the total price is $1341.
- $1274 w/ 5 piece discount
- $1207 w/ 5 piece discount and waiver of the 30 day return option (IF YOU GET THIS DISCOUNT W/OUTLET SPEAKERS)
Your trade off is closer to budget = longer wait for outlet speakers.
This at least gives you something to work with. Try and balace the improved performance, elimination of "what if" thoughts for years to come and the ongoing enjoyment these speakers will provide over the years. An extra $140 doesn't sound like much.
Whatever you decide, good luck with the speakers.
Ray
