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Humbled by indecision

I am torn as to my decision on upgrading from budget HT/Audio to something more refined. I have listened to B & W CM1's, 683's and Monitor Audio RS6 for my fronts and I love them all! Currently have Def Tech Pro Monitor 450s, Martin Logan Matinee Center and Def Tech 800s for surrounds with a Velodyne Sub. I currently have a Pioneer Elite Receiver but I am upgrading to the new Emotiva Pre Amp and Emotiva 5 channel amp as my first foray into separates. Room is 15 feet by 18 feet with some sound treatment panels. I would truly value the forums experience and expertise into helping make this decision. I would put my listening at 30% Blu Ray Concerts and DVD's such as Diana Krall, The Last Waltz, Allison Krauss, 20% Movies, 20% Music CD's 30% Sports and TV. Thank you in advance for your help and replies as it will be taken openly and sincerely!
marnold99

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markeetaux
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I couldn't agree with Tpreaves more. The only way to achieve a good balance with timber and audio transition from front to back or sides to front is to operate with the same speakers. I would go even further and say all the speakers should really be the same speaker.
For example, I'm using monitor audio GR20's for my fronts
GR10's for the rears, GR center, GRFX for the sides. They all have the same 6.5" driver and 1" tweeter.
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