It has arrived earlier today. That was a lot of installation, mostly because my main cables were pretty oxidated (22 years old) so I had also ordered cables and connectors. I have tons of permutations to try (including M83 to get into the game of creating new speakers!).
First impressions are:
1) QS-8 as back rear (just mounted on Axiom's stand) are not directional enough for DVD-Audio recordings placing instruments in the back. But, if I put the rack on a 2 feet high stand, they are! (good news)
2) M3 by themselves (with new amp--brandname witheld) are impressive. Nice thing. I will certainly win a best-brother award after I give them to my brother! Either later tonight or tomorrow I will start moving them around the room to see how they fit.
3) My cables were definitely oxidated too much. I am not a big fan of "better cables", but my old ones were pretty good (don't remember the gauge, but it was better than 12) and now the M80, to my surprise, do sound crispyer and a tad louder. Unexpected benefit so I'll just be happy!
Later after the next few days of trials... Need a beer.
Oh! Also, nice Axiom baseball cap!
