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#380060 - 07/15/12 05:48 PM Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice)
Johnny_Be_Good Offline
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Registered: 06/14/02
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Loc: Montreal
I'ts been awhile since i've around these forums....

need advice on this

this is my setup (room size is approx 2000 cubic feet)14w x 22d x 7.5h

m80's v2
vp150 v2
2 pairs qs8's don't know which version
ksw15 klipsh sub
denon avr4802
paliser dual cinema recliner with speaker in headrest & butt kicker

upgraded projector already..epson 3010 with 106' screen







possible upgrades need advice on....

change amp to a 3d avr (anthem mrx 700??)
change vp150 to a vp180
sub.. ep600?

will the vp180 mix well with the m80'S v2's?
is there that much of a difference between v2's and v3'S

I would remove the vp150 on top put the amp stand in the center of screen placement & put the vp180 on top amp stand and the amp pvr bluray underneath the vp180

let me know your ideas on this

thanks
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#380085 - 07/16/12 12:06 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
JohnK Offline
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JBG, welcome back. More up-to-date receiver features would be good to have, but I'd give the center speaker a slight priority. Either the VP180 or VP160 should fit in your proposed location and should blend well, regardless of the small v3 differences.
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#380090 - 07/16/12 12:35 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
2x6spds Offline
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Registered: 03/16/02
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Upgrade that system with some 10 year old Laphroaig. The rest of your system seems pretty solid.

Of course, I'm thinking of upgrading my Laphroaig with a VP180.


Edited by 2x6spds (07/16/12 12:36 AM)
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#380095 - 07/16/12 12:49 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
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thanks, will give axiom a call tomorrow moring for more info.. have they moved from the original factory location in muskoka, ont?
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#380097 - 07/16/12 01:02 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
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They're still there. East of Dwight, less than one kilometer east of the 60 and 35 intersection.
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#380098 - 07/16/12 01:05 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
Johnny_Be_Good Offline
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nice, saw the the contact info was in dwight.. guess they are tired of seeing people just drop in on them
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Harmony 1100 + extender

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#380099 - 07/16/12 02:05 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
dakkon Offline
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Registered: 02/08/04
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Originally Posted By: Johnny_Be_Good

will the vp180 mix well with the m80'S v2's?


the VP180 blended perfectly with my M60ti's, an older version of speaker than your V2's... I don't see why a 180 wouldn't blend wonderfully with your V2's.


On a side note, the 180 was a HUGE upgrade over the 150.. You could maybe run dual centers?

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#380239 - 07/18/12 10:00 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: dakkon]
bdpf Offline
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Registered: 06/28/08
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Loc: Toronto, Canada
Another vote for the center speaker first.
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#380247 - 07/18/12 01:07 PM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: bdpf]
Gary Vose Sr Offline
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Originally Posted By: bdpf
Another vote for the center speaker first.


Ditto!
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#380515 - 07/22/12 07:31 AM Re: Upgrading without wasting $$$ (need advice) [Re: Johnny_Be_Good]
Johnny_Be_Good Offline
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Loc: Montreal
Ok.. done just bought a vp180 will post a pic when recieved & installed.. so whats next?

should I change the sub or amp

currently have the KSW15 & avr4802

change amp to a 3d avr (anthem mrx 700??)
and for the sub 2 x ep500 or 1 ep600?
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