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Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107831 08/17/05 05:17 PM
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>>So you dont think I will be happy with M60? Not loud enough?

I have M60s. They will play as loud as I want (which is pretty darned loud, both for movies and music) but they are not designed for ear-bleeding levels. M80s seem to be quite happy and clean at ear-bleeding levels, particularly if you have a good amplifier.

One thing to consider is that your current receiver MAY be OK with M80's 4 ohm load as long as you are not cranking them up too far... then you could upgrade the receiver or add an amp in the future when budget permits. Get a second opinion on this though, I do not have any hands-on experience with 4 ohm loads and modern receivers.

EDIT -- do let us know what part of the world you are in, there is probably someone nearby where you could listen to the speakers.

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Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107832 08/17/05 06:52 PM
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Man, you guys are all so very helpful, I really appreciate it. I am in South Jersey, right outside Philly. My room is approx 12x18x8 with carpet and furniture. I wouldnt be playing them LOUD all the time, just on an occasional Fri nite after a few beers and at that point I would be probably be about 10' to 12' from them. Maybe getting the M60 and exchanging for M80 if need to is the best idea. But I still wonder about those Wharfedale's. Anyone have any thoughts on the denon 2105 and do you think it will handle the 4 ohm M80 well?

Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107833 08/17/05 08:00 PM
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I went with that approach. My room is much bigger than yours. I am very happy withthe 60's. I am still in the 30 day demo period but I doubt very much I will upgrade to the 80's. The 60's are plenty loud and the bass is plenty low for me. I am using mine in a 2 channel set up for now. But I did exchange my Polk mains with them and had them in the HT setup for a few

days and with the sub it all sounded great together. I had the upgrade worries for a the first week, but I am really appreciating what the 60's can do. Even in a very large room. One of the things I really like is how great these speakers sound at really low levels. I have my grandson living with us now and when he goes to bed early I have to play the speakers low and they sound excellent. I'm sure the 80's would do the same.


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Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107834 08/17/05 08:11 PM
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Of course the difference between the two models is only 350.00. If you have any doubts just get the 80's. They go a little lower and much louder. Like you I like the music clear and detailed. Both models do that very well. Sorry if I just added to your confusion.
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Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107835 08/17/05 08:16 PM
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Just make sure whatever you are powering them with will handle the 4 ohm load.

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Re: Speaker decision HELP PLEASE
#107836 08/18/05 02:08 AM
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mreed, your listener "fatigue" comment reminded me that I too used to experience that when listening to my old Bose system at moderately loud levels for more than 10 minutes or so. I currently have an HK3480 (120wpc) with m60's and I couldn't be happier. No fatigue whatsoever. I've played them very loud for long periods of time and they always sound great.

I'm also impressed that late at night when the family is asleep, I can listen at very low levels (so I don't wake them) and they still sound wonderful. I don't think you'll be disapointed with either the m60's or m80's and a decent receiver. Most people are very happy with their decision to purchase axioms and their only regret is usually why they waited so long!


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