Satellites or full range?

It depends on the size of your room and the quality of the monitors and sub used and finally the music you listen to. I sold my MAXX and downsized to the Caravelle monitors and a Velodyne sub and was amazed at how great it sounded on everything except big band and large classical pieces. I eventually went back to a larger, full range speaker. I have a friend who has the Caravelle and sub set up in a much smaller room and you would think you were listening to Alexandria's! It is amazing what a good monitor and sub can do in a very small space. Good luck. Bring them home and try it first before buying.

Yes, I felt the sub got the low notes well, but it seemed to lack the mid bass warmth. When the bass can be handled by a couple 10 inch woofers and maybe a 12, the detail and ability to hear the full range is better. However, my friend's smaller room with the walls closer to the monitors helped the midbass warmth. I hope I explained that well.