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Hi Ajax, Thanks for the info. Hey, could you tell me what set up you have? Bottom line: I want what you guy's have. If I have to piece-meal it or work up to it through "upgradeinitis", so be it. But I know this: You, Tom, Rick, Mojo and the rest of the gang that have responded, are very informed on the industry, and for me personally, it says a lot about Axiom, that you're posting here, and paying attention to one of a thousand Noobie threads about which HT system to buy, means that you're not only knowledgeable about speakers, but are passionate about it too. I'd like to look back and say, "Remember when I was buying my first system with you guys?!" I'm a forum kinda of guy, and it means a lot to see your devotion to Axiom. ...So...anyway, get the M60's and HSU sub to start? Build on that with QS8's, V150's, etc., Stick with Axiom and build a sweet system that thousands know to be good? Or go with another brand, save a buck or three, be in ingnorant bliss? Regarding the HSU sub...I'm looking at it based on recommendation only... the EP500 looks mighty nice to me, but spendy. I'd like to stick to 1 brand, I think conceptually, there's a synergy there because the engineers are like-minded with a single brand, but sub-wise, I don't know if it matters... Anyhoo, thanks for all the advice guys...remember, I'm Christmas shopping and have some time left until the funds are ready. 
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I've heard the x-mtms at an av123 get together at the end of June
Well, I stand corrected  I guess I meant "nobody credible" You know I'm kidding, Jack. They're not even taking orders for the x-statik, are they?
And I agree with you about the quality of speakers, to a point. MY PERCEPTION is that the differences become much more pronounced in larger rooms and at higher volumes. Since Funkfuzz has ~4,000 cubic feet to fill, I don't think that even a high quality SMALLER speaker is going to be as effective as a bigger box. I guess what I'm trying to say is, all other things being equal, size matters. 
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Funk (may I call you "Funk"?  ), if you'll click on my screen name, you'll find my equipment listed in my profile. Quote:
Well, I stand corrected I guess I meant "nobody credible" You know I'm kidding, Jack.
LOL! Actually, you were right in the first place. 
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They're not even taking orders for the x-statik, are they?
Certainly not officially. They operate in a very informal manner. I'd be surprised if there isn't a list of those who want them and have called and asked to be put on that list. Don't know for certain though.
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And I agree with you about the quality of speakers, to a point. MY PERCEPTION is that the differences become much more pronounced in larger rooms and at higher volumes. Since Funkfuzz has ~4,000 cubic feet to fill, I don't think that even a high quality SMALLER speaker is going to be as effective as a bigger box. I guess what I'm trying to say is, all other things being equal, size matters.
No argument whatsoever.
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Regarding the HSU sub...I'm looking at it based on recommendation only... the EP500 looks mighty nice to me, but spendy.
Funk, the 500 justifies it's "spendy" qualities by having the DSP technology which renders it pretty close to bulletproof and provides a reasonably linear frequency response, not counting room interaction. (Of course, being a happy EP500 owner, I'm just a tad biased ). However, there is no denying that the HSUs provide a heck of a bang for the buck.
Jack
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Regarding the HSU sub...I'm looking at it based on recommendation only... the EP500 looks mighty nice to me, but spendy. I'd like to stick to 1 brand, I think conceptually, there's a synergy there because the engineers are like-minded with a single brand, but sub-wise, I don't know if it matters...
There is no real need to stay within one single brand when it come to a sub. The Hsu VTF 3 is on par (from what I have read) with the EP 500.
Rick
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Funk (may I call you "Funk"? ), if you'll click on my screen name, you'll find my equipment listed in my profile.Quote:
You can call me Funk, because the Funk liveth within me...
aahhh... anyway...yeah, so, I checked your specs and you're a Rocketman Elton style. What should I gather from that?! Should I be eying Rockets instead of M60 and M80's?
I just want a killer setup, it's really that simple, except I have to step thru the purchase process, can't get it all at once. I think I'm on the right track with the M60/sub combo. Am I?
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Seriously?
Just buy the M60/EP500 combo and be done with it!!! (I love spending other peoples money!!) In all seriousness, that way you'll have all the same finish on all your speakers and you will have one KILLER setup. from what I have seen, the only sub that HSU carries that compares to the EP500 is the VTF-HO...and with shipping, it comes to about $100 less than the EP500...is $100 all that much of a difference? I don't think so, its worth it for the DSP technology and having the same finish IMHO.
If you order these 3 items thru the factory outlet, make sure to add 2 more items (some small cheap couplers or something) to get your 5% off for ordering 5 items.
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Never give up the funk.
If you're near Concord, you might be able to get a listen from MarkSJohnson.
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Funk- One more point re: subs is that some also prefer to stay within one brand because the finishes match. I know that in my case, that was a reasonably important factor as I didn't want a mismatched or "black box" sub.... Past that, everyone else is right about everything else all the time. Just ask my wife!
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Hey Funk-
Yes, I hadn't noticed that you're pretty local. PM me if you'd like!
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If one were to look on AVS at Craigsubs list of subs both the VTF 3HO and the VTF 3 come in ahead of the EP 500.
Rick
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