Re: Upgrading again!
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Michael when they come in let me know how they sound with your 3805. I know there are a few guys here running 80's with their receiver alone without a pre amp. Also would like your opinion how are they compared to the 60's.
Thanks
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Clarence , No problem, I plan on doing a side by side of the two with the 3805, and will post my non audiophile opinion of how I thought they compared.
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Here is my non-audiophile review from 5/23/05.
I look forward to yours.
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The M80 v2's have arrived, and I'm ready to give my first impressions.
To preface this, I'm not an audiophile and would not know the difference between an ohm and a khz, the 80's and the 60's were setup the exact same way, auto-eq and same positions. The music selection varied from Vivaldi to Pink Floyd, sacd and stereo.
In my opinion to put it simply, the 80's have much more presence and a richer clearer sound. They can play much louder than the m60's which I expected, what I did not expect and is very difficult to put into words, although the 60's and 80's sound very similar, the 80's made me feel I was getting something more out of the music.
I'll get a second non expert opinion when the wife gets home.
The Denon 3805 had no problem driving these speakers even at very high levels.
Are they worth $340.00 US more? Imho, every penny
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Congrats on the new toys !!
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I love my M80 v2 speakers too! All four of them. Listening to 5.1 channel audio on these Axiom speakers is heavenly! :-) OK, I am exaggerating a little, I know...
4 M80s/VP150/EP600/Denon AVR-5308 & DVD-2910/ 2 QSC SRA3622(1100wattsX2)/Carvin 1800HD(600wattsX2)
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You're killing me HomeDad! I was looking at the M80s, then decided on the M60s -- now you got me thinking M80s again. My new family room is about done, so I need to order next week. Arrgh... The room is about 6000 cubic ft. so the M60s are likely fine, but the improved sound, clarity, and presence is tempting. BTW, I'm a non-audiophile as well.
Also, NOW I'm looking at a custom finish! I better just order soon and quit bouncing around.
Thanks for the review.
- Rp
Soon:
Denon 3805
M80s/60s VP150 EP500
Aperion In-Walls
Panasonic TH-50PX500U
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Just get the 80's and be done with it. Really, you won't regrett it or wonder 'what if'. Bout the only drawback I can come up with is real estate. The 80's are pretty deep.
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If it's in your budget I would recommend getting Axioms best. I wasn't kidding when I said they were worth every extra penny. I'm just glad I did it before my 30 days were up.
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