Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Goody! Goody! Goody! Boy, oh boy!! They shipped!

I'm sorry all. I did take some pictures prior to hooking up and positioning the speakers. I'll take some of them in place and try to post them tomorrow.

Unfortunately for those of you interested in the FMBs, we decided not to use them. The M22s looked kind of obnoxious when positioned over the doors...just stuck out too much, so they are layed horizontally on top of the EC. The VP150 sat very nicely on top of the TV, so no need to drill into the EC.

Have not tweaked everything with S&V disk yet, but WOW! Unbelievable sound! Two quick examples: I've watched FOTR numerous times and, until now, never heard friction on Bilbo's hand as he drops the ring on the floor and when Frodo first draws Sting in Rivendell, the sword ringing continues from first close angle to next wide angle shot. Only heard first part before.

THX demo before Nemo is wild too!

Okay, here are the pictures...finally. If anyone wants higher resolution pix, I can email them.

Here's a close-up of the finish on the VP150 (classic oak) and one M22 (eggshell with white grille).


Here are the L/C/R in position.


This is a close-up of a QS8 in eggshell with white grilles.


And here are the QS8s mounted.


I'm in the process of calibrating using the S&V disk. I'll post my impressions tomorrow in a separate thread.

holy smokes you guys have alot of nick nacks.! lol


i can just imagine hearing every one of those start rattling during a good action movie

I recently watched nemo and i love those new THX things lol. The one on the regular format disc is better. lol. i dont even have surround sound either

You can hardly notice the white speakers on top of the entertainment center. I had to look around for them.

Yeah, they blend into the wall nicely, especially straight on.

As for the nick nacks, they are far enough from the sub that they haven't danced yet. I'll let you know what happens when I get to try Nemo, FOTR, and TTT when she's out. Then I can crank it up!

Actually, long term goal is to get an EC that's better for HT (bigger TV), sell this one and get a nick nack curio for another room. Maybe I will crank it when she's home...then it'll be her idea!