Re: VP 150 holding me back...
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I have and would also reccomend the VP150.
I believe the 2 tweeters on the outside of the VP150 TMMMT? is supposed to remedy that cancellation problem.
Maybe you can confirm this with someone at Axiom. I'll bet they have done tests on center channel dispersion
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Firebird hit the nail on the head with his post. Those are my exact concerns with a a two way center speaker. The TMMMT array of the VP 150 intrigues me, but does it over come the short falls of a standard MTM two way center? It would be ideal if everyone could sit directly in front of the TV, but that just cannot happen with my layout.
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As the others have said, you don't have to sit right in front of the VP150 to get the full effect. The area for my HT room is over 15ft wide and almost 30ft deep. The first row is recliners that have a slight arc to them across the room. I've sat clear in the left/right recliner and the VP150 does great. My experience having 2 tweeters in a TMMMT design, would do much better than any MTM design. Not sure why you think this is an issue.
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Looking at the specs. and 2-way vs. 3-way makes me think about the fact that my LFE crossover is set to 80Hz and the VP150 is 7.5 dB down at 80 Hz. The center is not typically used for these frequencies and I don't hear anything missing either just spec. wise.
Not sure how many centers are < 3 dB down at 80 Hz with VP150 sensitivity and price. Probably not many.
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Quite the opposite of some people, I have had to attenuate my VP150 to -4.5db on my Denon because it was louder than my other speakers. Of course room size, shape, and placement have a lot to do with this. Off-axis is no problem either. Like others have said in this thread: If you don't like it, send it back within 30 days.
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I'd toss in another vote for VP150. I have a ~18feet wide sitting area that is ~12 feet from the TV/Center Channel and it seems to do very well.
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Dude, the VP150 is more center channel than you will ever need.. If you have doubts about coverage on the side, go with an M22..
I've had my Axioms for years now, and not one problem with the sound or lack of coverage.. If I changed anything, it would be to swap out the VP150 for the M22.. Why ? I would like to hear what it would sound like used as a center.. My guess, proabably not too bad..
Oh, I might add, my M80's and the VP150 are all hanging from the ceiling ! Yep.. And they blow the doors off anything else I have heard to date..
With the speakers clear of the floor, ceiling, and walls, not to mention hanging at an angle to all those surfaces, I get about as close to zero negative reflections as a guy has a right to..
But I dirgress.. Go with the VP 150.. Nuff said..
LFE ! The rest is just details..
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Ok...you must have a camera handy, no? I for one would like to see pics of your speakers in their current state.
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That's got to be a sight not often seen. I would love to see some pictures also.
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