Hello, new audio person here!
I plan on pulling the trigger on a new 5.0 system within the next week or so, and after research and consideration I've decided to go with Axiom. This will be my first sound system. I have had my Pioneer Kuro 6010FD (8th Gen) for about 1.5 years now and have used only the TV speaker since it was delivered. (Yes, I realize I've created a huge AV sin using such a great TV with no real speakers, but would like to repent now )
I will use this for music (mostly trance/dance and a bit of classical at times,) video games, movies and TV. More of music, games and movies than TV...probably 40%/20%/30%/10%, respectfully.
My receiver will be the Pioneer VSX-919AH-K that has everything I need, with 7.1 capability for when I can move to a bigger place and add additional speakers. My input devices include a PS3, HD Satellite box, and my PC via DVI-HDMI connection. All connections will use HDMI.
Axiom Plan:
2 M60s
1 VP150 Center
2 QS8 Surrounds
No sub
(All in Cherry Chestnut wood semi gloss VaSSallo series...will look great in apartment I think) -- No bearing on sound I realize
My room is as follows: 15' L 14' W 8' H
I should be able to place surrounds and fronts in or almost in the Dolby recommended placement spots, with about 8-10ft of viewing distance from sofa to TV.
A rather crude drawing is made there of the layout, with the sofa across from TV on opposite end, with surrounds, fronts and center speaker. The kitchen bar is completely open space, so the size of the sound area is actually quite a bit lager than the front room dimensions I guess. I don't think I can get away with a sub, making this a 5.1. I live in an apartment with relatively thin walls, and have had my upstairs neighbor (granted an old hag that would complain about every little bump) would complain about my bass from my PC Altec Lansing sub with my 2.1 speakers. I think the M60s should do just fine with bass I need.
I realize that I could perhaps go with bookshelf fronts and the smaller VP100 center and possibly the QS4 surrounds given my room size, but I would like to go all out with probably more power than needed, rather than not have enough (times of the day I'm the only one in the building and will set them to full power!) I also may be in a bigger place one day.
As for speaker wiring, I plan on getting the surrounds wire to the front by pushing it along the edge of the right wall next to carpet...this should not be much of a problem I think, at least I hope not. I'll of course use good quality Monster cables for the best possible quality...(joking, I'll get them from Monoprice hehe...) I think 50 feet of 16 gauge or 14 gauge should do it, not sure which though. The wire on Axiom's site is extremely expensive compared to others.
I think that just about covers everything that I can think of. Please give any suggestions or comments that you may have, as I'd greatly appreciate them. Thanks!
