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what minimum size of a room is M80 too "big"
#167194 05/01/07 03:26 AM
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hello everyone!!

I have been on hiatus due to opening up 2 clinics, building a home, and planning a wedding. this post is actually in response to a post made by scuffernoose. chessroo stated in one of his responses that "getting larger speakers to work in a small room is a big challenge." I am curious what dimension of a room should one choose the 60's over the 80's? I currently am planning on placing the epics 60-500 or 80-500 in my family room, it measures 17x19x10. This is going to be my primary TV watching, listening to music, and watching movies place. The room layout isn't as perfect as one could get as it opens up into the kitchen and breakfast nook with tile flooring Yes, I will be placing nice thick rugs in the room.

So I guess in summary, should I go with the 80's or the 60's with consideration of room size?

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viscera912 #167195 05/01/07 03:32 AM
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Go with the 80s. My room is 1000 cubic feet larger than yours. I sit 8 feet away from the 80s and they sound fantastic!

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Mojo #167196 05/01/07 03:38 AM
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i forgot to mention one other thing...im planning on using the yamaha 2700 for the receiver.

jason

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viscera912 #167197 05/01/07 04:24 PM
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I have 80s is a smaller room than you have planned ( 12 X 16 X 8 ). I think I’m at the minimum room size (dimensionally) for the 80’s. Considering that a person will most likely want to sit down somewhere, and preferably on a couch, chair or recliner, plus you can’t just shove 80’s into a corner. Considering those things, you will end up being about 10’ away from the drivers with a room depth of 16’. I don’t think you’d want to be any closer than that. I can’t comment on the 2700. Some folks claim to drive 80’s with a lot less. I don’t like to make those claims without actually hearing it and knowing what the receiver will or will not do. The 2700 does have some very trick options and features though. I had seriously considering buying one and using it for a pre/pro.

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viscera912 #167198 05/02/07 03:09 AM
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Hi Jason,

My room is smaller than yours (12 X 19 X 8) and I think the M80s sound perfect. I was in a similar situation deciding on what mains to buy. Ultimately what drove me to get the M80s rather than something smaller was that I couldn’t think of anything I could better spend the money on at the time. I remember reading several recommendations in various places that said you should get the best speakers that you can afford.

Good luck on your choice,
Dean


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