What should I make a pair of for OH (C1, B1, M179, V69ME)?

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I currently have a pair of Oktava MK-012s (pretty closely matched, too) that I've been using for acoustic guitar and overheads. I've been thinking, though that I'd like another flavor of stereo OH for drums in the form of LDCs. The ones I currently own are:

SP C1
SP B1
MXL V69ME
CAD M179

Which of these should I grab another of to make a pair? Or should I get a pair of something completely different (Oktava MK319s come to mind)? I have about $200-$300 to spend. Thanks!
 
Here's an idea, why don't you try the LCDs you already own as mono overheads and then pick the one YOU like the best? This would be infinitely more valuable than asking a bunch of random people with completely different tastes for advice on which of YOUR mics would sound the best as drum overheads. Then once you try them all out, you can post the results right here! I'll PM you with my address so you can send me the money I've saved you with such great advice.
 
I've tried them all...and I liked the CAD or the B1 the best. However, I'm not experienced enough in recording to know if those will automatically translate well as a stereo pair.

I was just hoping for some outside opinions, sorry if that annoys you. It takes 2 minutes to start a thread and in 24 hours I'll have 10 perspectives of which to ponder. Isn't that the point of a messageboard anyway? Everything here is word of mouth, to be taken with a grain of salt, which I personally do.

Thanks for the wonderful suggestion though.
 
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