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Rich, thanks.
The conventional wisdom from books, boards, etc is not to go long. I agree with that if what you are looking for is soundstage depth. If you are looking for soundstage width, length is the way to go. Length can result in more bass problems though. When I listen loud, I have to cut the bass by 6dB. Port plugs don't cut it for me because they affect the fidelity. With the M5s, I can hear width on some material well out to the side walls. As for depth, it's certainly not like my main room but if you haven't heard my main room, you'd find the depth exceptional. I have absolutely no complaints for a living room system. The majority would accept this for their main system for sure.
I had the M3s, M5s, M50s and M100s set up across the width and the backs 6 feet out from the front wall. The depth was incredible! It was like an acoustic lens...LOL! But no width.
This set-up allows me to laugh at neighbors and view the art and tools on my walls while enjoying terrific sound.
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Guys and gal, I can't help myself. I think I'll move to three more 800s for a total of four.
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Guys and gal, I can't help myself. I think I'll move to three more 800s for a total of four. Mojo I know I’m late in suggesting this but I think that 4 EP600s would be the way to go unless your Out to impress ...
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I hear you. Nope, never out to impress. Everyone knows that no matter how good stuff looks, or how big or how heavy, if it don't sound good to me, back it goes!
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Given the new info on the 600 I’m all over it (same, or perhaps a tiny bit better then the 8, just not as loud) ... for me its an easy trade off as my room is less then 3200 cu ft.
I have to admit I did like the impresive statement of the 800 although after the holy cow factor wears thin ... 4 of them might be a bit of an overwhelming presence in the decor.
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I will drown in a sea of 800s if that's what it takes to please me. Decor be damned.
I want to swim in a sea of transparent, permeating sub-bass and feel 'nad tickling and gut punching as I surrender my few remaining brain cells to acoustic spanks.
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I will drown in a sea of 800s if that's what it takes to please me. Decor be damned.. Then I think you should buy 8 and stack them
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House of the Rising Sone Out in the mid or far field Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated
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Exactly, Why stop at 8 ... you go for it ...
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