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I am trying to configure a 5.1 setup. I have decided on RP-450C as my center and RP-280Fs as my fronts. I might normally pair these with RP-500Ms or RP-160Ms for the rears. However, I noticed that Amazon has R-15Ms available for $160. Is this pairing adequate since the Reference is for the rears or is it worth more than double the money to stay in the Premiere line for both fronts and rears?

Thanks for that video. That actually may push me towards the 450C. It's on the big side, but my stand will hold it, and I like the crossover between the different woofers. Plus it is cheaper than the 500C.

I agree. That's why I will almost certainly choose the RP-500F, but I would prefer to know the tradeoffs with choosing the RP-404C.

I am planning to pair my center with RP-5000F, so I think it will work well. My main question at this point is the difference between a dual-woofer center like the 500C and a quad-woofer center with smaller woofers like the RP-404C or R-34C.

I currently have a serviceable, but unimpressive center channel speaker and am looking to upgrade. My room is 12' x 18', with the TV in the middle of the 18' side and the sofa directly across from it. Also, one of the 12' sides is open, with a dining area and kitchen beyond. I am strongly leaning toward the RP-500C because it seems to have about the right about of power to fill my space. However, I am wondering about the differences and trade-offs between having dual 5.25" woofers versus quad 3.5" (R-34C) or 4" (RP-404C) woofers. Are there any significant benefits to choosing the quad-woofer units? And are the differences between the 500C and 404C enough to justify the $200 price difference?