I too was wanting Maggies (the 1.6s) but the wife wasn't to thrilled with the size of them.I ended up with the 80s instead,still a good size speaker.I am really pleased with the M80s.

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and the disadvantages, not as deep a bass response.



Why not add a high quaity sub to the mix and keep the speakers ya have.The EP500 or 600 would do the trick.

Rick


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