hmmm,really don't know what to tell you.just demo before you buy(30 days in home is ideal),but,if i was buying surround speakers,i would want to listen to them using them as mains.(with sub,of course).for the kind of money you are quoting,those surrounds should perform VERY well as mains!(may have to tweak bass management to get them to blend in)it's really gonna be up to you and $$$.just demo and don't take the salesman's word!