Hello,
I have been looking for new main and center speakers for the past year now and I have narrowed the list down to these options: Axiom M80’s and VP150 or Revel F12 and C12. Here are my thoughts so far:
Axioms ($1,700 total)
- Price is right
- Have not heard them
- I like the fit and finish from what I see
- VP 150 center – 3way?
- Like the driver array on the M80’s
- VP 150 off axis sound good?
- Quality materials used?
i.e. Die cast frames for drives?
Butyl rubber surrounds?
Revels ($1,700 total)
- Have heard them and liked the sound
- Do not like the look of the speakers
- Like the 3-way center and driver array
- Looks like an Infinity Beta speaker dressed up to look like a Revel. I do not like Infinity speakers.
- Quality materials are used
I keep going back and forth between these two speakers. I cannot afford to buy both and audition side by side (plus the Revel dealer charges a hefty restocking fee on returns). Any thought on these two models I am looking at?
I listen to a wide variety of music in all genres. I prefer female vocalists and I am on a big Celtic kick right now. These speakers will be running off of an HK AVR520 which has 75 watts per channel in surround and 85 watts in stereo.
I know this may be a little biased being an Axiom forum, but I find that most people are pretty thoughtful in their responses and I look forward to any insights that people can give.
Thanks,
Don
