Chess,
I did some extensive listening of the MA line (both Silver and Gold) and I was very close to getting the S6 or S8. I was getting rid of some Klipsch towers, though, and wanted to go the bookshelf route. I felt they would fit my room better. I don't think I would have any qualms about getting the M60, and I am sure they are fantastic. It's just that if I was getting another speaker, I wanted to try a different sound from what I already had.

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