Axiom Folks,
I currently have the Axiom M80's and a 150 powered by an Emotiva IPS-1. What would improve my system's performance more: a more powerful amp or a sub? I currently don't have a sub and my room measures 18X20.
Any insight or experiences needed and appreciated.
Thanks!
My room is the same size. I have the A1400-8 and two EP-500 subs along with the same three front speakers. I turn the subs off for music as the bass from the M80s with the amp is quite sufficient and articulate. Since you have a very good seven channel amp already, I think you will not gain much for music if you buy a sub (or two). However, I think the .1 channel with LFE effects are really best reproduced with a good sub compared to the M80s. With the low frequency work delegated to the sub, your amp will also work more efficiently in the remainder of the frequency spectrum. So, if you like movies, especially if you like action movies, I would definitely recommend that you consider a sub before another amp.
John
