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Do you think I can push the VP180 with this receiver till I can get another monoblock or should I play it safe and leave it in the box till I get a 4-ohm capable amp?
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You have other monoblocks now?
I so, I think the receiver might be fine if it's only pushing the center and surrounds. Just start easy...
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Yes the M80s are run by monoblocks, the surrounds and center by the receiver
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Actually the receiver "should" go into protect anyway but...
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I am going to play it safe and wait till I get another 2200 monoblock
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So you're going to spend more money instead of learning that the 1500 has a substantial 4 ohm capability.
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the receiver should drive your 80's and 180 fine without mono's.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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monoblock shipped yesterday, ok I am stubborn 
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If there were any speakers that were designed for external or professional amps it would be the M80's and VP180. Why do you think there are 2 tweeters instead of 1 in the driver complement - power handling.
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I keep looking at those M2200 from Outlaw, I recently was impressed with these: http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=xpa2003c
Jason
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VP160 v3
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Do you know the pricing on those? I may be too lazy to create an account so I can login to view the pricing.
I was thinking I'd use my A1400-8 to power my mains and center and get separate amps to power any surround/height/wide channels.
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From what I have been able to find they run about $1500 give or take.
Jason
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My M2200 was $385 with shipping, fedex says it should arrive Friday.
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Those M2200's have always been a good deal and even better when they put them on sale. I have been tempted many times to hit the submit button but can't quite justify a purchase quite yet.
Jason
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Me and you both, Jay! Someday, when they have a particularly good sale, we should egg each other on!
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
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Oooh. Let me help!!! 
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
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Got the amp and installed the VP180 today, completely fills the space on the shelf. Then for my friend and his son that came over to help I put on Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and played the song Hit The Ground Running and the sound of the M80s and VP180 was very articulate and punchy at a fairly high volume, they were extremely impressed. I'd take a picture but can't figure out where the camera is. Anyway I am happy.
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Slow day at work Murph? 
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