Re: M80 as Center Channel?
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If you go by the graphs of both speakers it’s a drop in the midrange of the M3s that would give one a perception of more bass. In truth the M22s and the M3s have the same exact specs (Freq Resp +/-3dB: 60 - 22 kHz).
Rick
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Re: M80 as Center Channel?
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OK, here's the problem that people are ignoring. M80s are really, really, really deep (and front heavy). Wall mounting would be impossible.
Dual stands, sure.
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Re: M80 as Center Channel?
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Let me say that the M3s in parallel sound awsome for a centre channel in 5.1. I have not used them in any SACD scenario (yet), so I can't comment on that.
Hutzal, sounds interesting. I'll have to do a back to back comparison between the M3's and the VP150 when the family isn't around. Do you have them above, below, or to the sides of the TV? Together or separated?
I have them above for now, and will be when they are moved downstairs. I am sitting off Axis a bit from the M3s sweet spot, I calibrated for my seat...the M3s are not pointed "directly" at me, and I love the sound of them.
I will do further testing when I get my stuff set up downstairs and I actually have a real sweet spot right in front of the TV and the centre channels.
I have them about 20" apart I think.
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I just came accross this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Axiom-Millennia-M60-...1QQcmdZViewItemOne M60 for $200, in case you're interested in experimenting with an alternative center channel. And, no, I'm not the one selling it. I speak English.
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The "no auctions/sales posse" will be along shortly.
Axiom asks that no one post them here.
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Re: M80 as Center Channel?
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Oops, sorry. Newbie mistake. Thanks for the warning. Back to lurking only.
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Oops, sorry. Newbie mistake. Thanks for the warning. Back to lurking only.
*laughs* Usually there's a race between about 5 regulars to enforce that rule. I was just glad I got the chance to beat them to the punch.
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I get the impression from reading this thread that the VP150 is not really a great match for the M80s. As someone considering 2 M80s, 2 EP500s, 4 QS8s and 1 VP150, I'm having doubts about the VP150. Does it sound anemic during movies ? What are it's shortfalls and I should I consider either a centre from another company, dual M somethings bookshelfs or just keep my existing center instead ? What I have currently have has dual 5.5 drivers plus a tweeter. It sounds very good, but I don't like the sound of the rest of the system, hence why I am considering replacing the whole lot.
Acoustic Zen Adagio, Veritas center, Axiom EP500, QS8s, Anthem AVM20, MC20,Adcom GFA7400
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Riker,
I think it mostly has to do with your music vs home theatre preferences. With a 2-sub system you will not notice the lack of full range out of the center as much. My main concern was for listening to multi-channel music without a sub. I am speaking theoretically however, as I do not have all the speakers to reconfigure and play around with like a lot of other members of this forum so Im sure they will chime in as well.
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