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soliloquy 5.3 or 5.0 w/sub?

I'm trying to decide between a pair of soliloquy 5.3 and a pair of soliloquy 5.0 with stands and thier sub. The 5.0 and sub are demos, and I can get them with stands for $2000.

I know the sub usualy cost $1350, but I think there may be better subs out there for the money. Although it is in a pretty maple finish that matches the speakers.

I'm always looking for the best deal or value, but I don't want to compromise the on the sound. My other option is to find 5.3 used and add a sub to them also.

I want the sub because of HT, but I'm a little skeptical about monitors and a sub sounding as good as a full range speaker with music.

anyone have any experience with the speakers head to head?
gunbunny
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stephentp
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Hi Tim, are you still selling your 5.3's?
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b_limo
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LoL, 20 years later?  Lets hope not...
soix
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Never hurts to ask.  Yeah, I sold my 5.3s shortly after my prior post and bought the 6.2s that I’m still thoroughly enjoying and will probably never sell.  I noticed some 5.3s show up from time to time on various websites, so if you check HiFishark.com you might find a pair before too long.  If you don’t find any and don’t want to wait, I find the Joseph Audio RM25s offer many of the same characteristics and might give you another viable option.  Best of luck in your search. 
soix
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Actually there’s a pair on eBay and another on US AudioMart now in case you’re interested. 
james633
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The truth is subs work best with large speakers. The power band of the hand off from large powerful subs is never right to small speakers imo. I use two subs for my two channel for what it is worth. 
I will go one step farther and say most large speakers need subs too. 
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