Finally got the man cave put together last weekend, other than tucking the wires more neatly.
Once I find my "real" camera I'll grab some better photos, but for now, here are quickie camera phone photos... and maybe eventually I'll figure out how to embed images correctly too.
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My system:
Tuner: Marantz SR7008
TV: Samsung UN65H7150
BluRay: Sony BDP-S570
HD DVD: Samsung BD-UP5000
Media Streaming: Roku 3 & Chromecast 2
Sub: (1) HSU VTF-2 MK4 subwoofer
Center: (1) Axiom VP180
FR/FL: (2) Axiom M80
Surrounds & Rear: (4) Axiom QS8
My initial impression after upgrading from the M22-->M80 and the VP150-->VP180 (other than, "damn, those are big ass speakers") was that they were a bit boomy and overpowering. But, once I dialed it in with the DSP... pure bliss. It's been a bit crazy so I've only been able to watch Furious 7 and a few favorite scenes from other movies, but it's really night and day. The previous speakers were excellent, but this is turning it up several notches. The dialog from the VP180 is amazingly clear and full, and the M80's are truly amazing.
I'll break them in a bit and re-tune, and then report back on any change, but I can't imagine it getting much better than this.
Thanks again everyone for the help in making the purchase decisions.
I'm still on the fence about getting the EP800 since my HSU is doing a great job, but we'll give it some time. And, hey, 30 day return policy right...?
