The current system in our 4500 cubic foot theater is as follows:
Receiver - Marantz 7800
Main speakers - Axiom M3's
Center Channel - Axiom VP150 V.3
Surrounds: ACI Emerald On Wall
Subwoofer: SVS PC-2000
The SVS arrived about 2.5 hours ago. Unpacking and calibrating was a snap.
I am currently watching "The Avengers" Blu Ray.
Of particular interest is the subwoofer performance from the SVS and the center channel performance of the VP150.
Both are doing quite well. The SVS is powerful, deep and non boomy. As it's replacing a pair of EP800's, it has a tough job. Bass is deep and tight. Obviously, there is a lot more testing to do, but it's off to a great start.
The VP150 is replacing a $1400 Klipsch RC-64 II. Vocals are crystal clear from all seating positions, including well off axis. The scene at the beginning of The Avengers where Loki is talking to Thano's "lackey" is a tough test. Many center channels have a hard time making the vocals clear, but the VP150 was fantastic. Every word easily understood.
This is going to be a fun test - what can be done for under $2000 for 5.1 speakers.
