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JF, I won't try to go over all the options that the other replies have covered, but let me make a different suggestion. As a temporary measure to allow you to get better speakers otherwise, don't get a center speaker at all. Use the mains to create a "phantom" center. The disadvantage would be that dialogue wouldn't be anchored to the center of the screen for a listening position off to the side. Spend what you can afford now on the other speakers and when your budget allows, add a center speaker.

$2020 total cost

Broken down over 10 years...

$202/year
$16.83/month
$0.55/day
$0.02/hour
$0.0004/minute
$0.000006/second

I thank you all for the advice. I think I am getting closer. Been reading alot, including Isabels posts, and fired off a phone call to Axiom. I think what I am getting from most of you and I agree is get the better equipment now. I mean hey, thanks to spiffnme, look how little it all really costs!:) So, whether I do it all at once or piece it a bit I think the 60s, 150, qs4s and a hsu sub, I'll be most definately kickin' ass! Now, if you would be so kind, since I'm now speaker rich and $$ poor, what would be the lesser expensive AVR I would use to run this setup? It would be nice to power this with a $400-$500 receiver. Is this cool, or is it like the speakers, pay now?

I have 200 sq ft with hard wood floors. I have m22's, with a Denon 3802 and it's PLENTY loud (disclaimer: I'm 40 years old though). If the majority of your listening is HT you may want to consider the vp150. I have never heard the qs8's just the qs4's but I expect the difference is somewhat like the jump from a vp100 to a vp150 maybe even more so if your going to listen to dvd audio. For surround effects the qs4's do great job in a room my size, absolutely no complaints...yet another option, it's all clear as mud now huh? Good luck, any Axiom combo is pretty much a can't miss.

you said:"All from what I have read. I just have to get over this "brightness" thing I keep hearing about".
-I to have read the same around several message boards and actually without listening to any AXIOM's I would not say go for it! BUT my M80ti's arrived today! IMO most listeners ARE NOT experienced 'music listeners'. The so called brightness comes from not hearing ALL the sound that is available on mass produced low end speakers. All the reviews I've read by the 'experts' on numerous audio forums have not said AXIOM's are too bright, just AMAZING sound. Now for my 2cents: Be 100% sold on AXIOM!!! The second CD I listened to tonight (a few tracks from THE WALL-mostly acoustic)literally gave me chills! AND the longer I've been listening the better those damn thing sound! AXIOM IS NOT GETTING THEIR M80'S BACK!

Hsu VFT-3MkII on pre-order!
sony str-de985 (looking to upgrd to yamaha,denon or HK)

Hmm THE WALL.. i think that sounds like a good one for me to play tonight. I love mother...

JF, if you've been reading Isabel's posts, do thou likewise on the receiver. If your budget can handle it, get the new Yamaha 1400 for about $600.

I just got a Denon 3803 at 6ave for 648.06 :-) they were out of stock on the 3802 and were just upgrading to the 3803. It is not published on their site