I think all the comments so far reflect general consensus of long-time board (bored?) contributors.

The other thing is that the M22's are fairly "future proof"; they are a great bookshelf speaker, regardless of price, will give you many many years of enjoyment and you won't have immediate doubt about whether you made the right choice.

Craig is right about the sub; save some money and plan on getting a decent one. It will make a huge difference.

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