Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Looking for some 5.1 advice for a room 16x20x9

You guys are incredibly helpful, much appreciated. I am looking towards in-walls only because of the sleek, seamless look. Considering Axiom since everyone has provided such in depth, positive reviews. It appears like the Axiom in-walls come with a back box rather than just the speaker faceplate, which should help the depth. Is that about right?

That is correct. It requires more space in the wall, but it seems like a good trade-off to me.

Yes, they are self contained with their own enclosure and the speakers protrude slightly from the wall. As I've mentioned, I also had to do an on wall solution due to room factors. I found Axiom really excelled in the value area for on wall solutions especially. To get similar sound quality to Axiom for on wall I had to spend significantly more money.

My only question for now, I suppose, is if it will be a loss to use the inwall VP100 vs the onwall VP150. Maybe M2s or M3s would be better matches to the VP100 rather than M22s. I'm not really sure!

I know people hate it when I say this and tend to disagree, but in my experience with Axiom products, the more they cost, the better they sound.

I would avoid the M3's unless it's a small stereo only system. They have a different sound than the rest of the line.

So for me, I would go by looks and price.

Adam, I'd pick the L&R speakers that work for you 1st including type (i.e. in wall, on wall, in-on walls or full bookshelf). Then for your center you keep with the same type, but you now have a choice of vertical or horizontal. If you go vertical, ideally you get the same as your L&R so you have 3 identical speakers across the front. If a vertical center is not for you (does not matter the reason), then choose between the 100 and 150. Differences in matching are quite subtle, so you'll be fine with whatever you choose.

For instance I had the VP150 which matched perfectly well with my M22's, but when i compared it back to back with the M2, i found the M2 matched my M22's even better than the VP, so I made the switch. That's the short version of the story anyway.

Nothing will be a loss, just slightly different shades of performance and value, all you have to do is pick what works best for you regardless of any opinions we share. Have fun with it!