Hi Joel,

My reasoning was that if I "compromised" I would always be reminded of it and regret it, but if I bought used I would soon forget how I procured them. Used prices are so low relative to the incredible durability of the speakers as confirmed by HH2 that they are a "lifetime" purchase. Time has so far proven this correct.

Also I rationalized smaller speakers for the surrounds as for music with Trifield the LF and RF are doing most of the work. With movies the purpose of surround is largely/somewhat "effect" so I don't think that perfect quality is as important. Unfortunately for movies the center is important but I had a simple space issue and HH2 confirmed that this is not a huge compromise.

I realize my 2 points lead to opposite conclusions, but for my set up I rationalized both points to think that I'd rather have used 8k's than new 5200's for the fronts and besides I would save the cost of a sub. For the rears I likewise thought better used 5200's than new 3100's.

You didn't expect a simple answer did you?

Good luck and aloha,

Last edited by Dolf; 2009-07-25 16:14.
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