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Proac D80 experience? & Room Size

I have been contemplating purchase of a pair of Proac D38's, although have just come across a pair of D80's at a good price.

I can't really find any information on the D80's, and would really appreciate any advice from people who have tried both the 38 and 80.

Additionally, I am a little concerned about my room size. The actual living area I listen in is 17' x 17', but 1/2 of the back and left corner are open into an additional room. I sit around 9' back from my current speakers. Is this too small for the 80's, and will they be too bass heavy?

Ultimately I'd love to get the 80's at a great price, but certainly not if it presents no benefits to the 38 in my room.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
jtale

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Thanks for the reply Dodgealum. Wondering why you consider them (or even the 38's) to be too large? I received information from another person who indicated they didn't think it would be too much of a problem given the D80's aren't overly bass heavy, and ported at the bottom rather than the rear. Does this sound credible?

Just as a background - the D80's I have been offered are $7,800, and they are almost brand new - which is cheaper than a set of D38's! So obviously I would be keen to make the step up to the 80's if I am going to get a better sound in my room.

Any more opinions would be really appreciated. Any D80 owners out there in a 17' x 17'?
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