Swan Diva 5.1 V 5.2 ($370 v $692)

[worf]

Hi, setting up my first audio sound system and I am as much confused as excited. My system is primarily for audio, room size is approx 4m by 9m, musical tastes indie, rock, funk. My current dilema is which pair to go for. After digging through the net and listening to various brands at stores, I've decided to go for Swans (even though conventional wisdom says listen before you buy) Now I'm unsure which model of Swans to get, 5.1 or 5.2 How much of a difference is there? I can get a pair of new 5.1 for US$370 or the 5.2 for US$692. Thats a big price difference. I must admit I much prefer the looks of the 5.2 and I think it has a higher wife acceptance value. I believe the 5.1 is very tall. Can I justify spending over $300 extra on the 5.2 when I've yet to get an amp and cable.
Thanks for your advice.

 

[bigred7078]

I owned the 5.1's back in the day. Great HT speaker, but it just had no bass. After talking to Jon Lane (TAI), he said it was really designed for HT applications with a good sub. Music on them was ok. I wish i would have gone for the 6.1's as they are supposed to be a much better speaker. But if your decision is only between these two, i would get the 5.2's.