Points well taken. That's why I am having a hard time deciding which to do. You are right about the EQ; Anthem doesn't even use a calibration mike.

There may have to be a very discernable difference in audio to justify the Anthem (I can't really afford it either) but that has never stopped me before! But then consider paying $1,900 more then paying say $800 to send it back for the upgrade. You are almost at $4000.

So get the Outlaw now and spend the $2,700 later when all this pans out.

I almost convinced myself