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#132262 03/18/06 01:07 AM
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Finally decided to pull the trigger on an axiom setup. Here's what I am looking to get:

M80ti x 2 (front)
VP-150 (center)
QS8 x 2 (rears)
PB12-Plus/2 (sub)

Outlaw 990 PrePro
Outlaw 7125 Amp (125x7)
Denon DVD-1920
Samsung HL-R5667W HiDef DLP TV (already own)
XBox 360 (already own)

Any comments, suggestions, modifications or improvements to make this whole thing come together (cables, connectors, remotes, ect.)? Any changes to the components listed above?

Thanks.


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#132263 03/18/06 01:27 AM
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Hello ATC Guy!

Wonderful system you have there. What kind of deal are they offering you at Outlaw for the 990/7125 combo? Also, do you listen to more music than movies? I think your speakers outclass your processor/amp selection. JMHO


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#132264 03/18/06 02:50 AM
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Your system looks great, mabey throw in a logitech remote and some Blue Jeans Cable.


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#132265 03/18/06 03:37 AM
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David, your selection is excellent and there's no good purpose in making minor quibbles. One point is that you termed the QS8s "rears", although you probably didn't mean that literally. Keep in mind that in a 5.1 setup they're side surrounds and should be positioned to the sides and possibly a couple of feet farther back than the seating position, so that they'll give a little rear imaging in the absence of back surround speakers in a 7.1 setup.

As to cables and wires, speaker wire can probably be bought most conveniently and inexpensively at a local source such as Home Depot. There are numerous sources for reasonably priced connecting cables, such as Cablesforless.com, MonoPrice.com and Trianglecable.com.


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#132266 03/18/06 04:10 AM
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That's a very nice setup. The SVS subwoofer will make you you very happy in terms of hard hitting bass. How big is your room?

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#132267 03/18/06 03:11 PM
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The great room starts at about 20x20 and opens into the dining area and kithen area too. The gear will be used for 60% movies/40% music, and type of music varies greatly from jazz to rock.

I was really concerned about the amp size, but maybe it'll work out just fine (any Outlaw people in the house?). I had considered going with the 7500 (200x5) amp, but wasn't sure if it was nessasary or would give a better sound and experience.

Also, I had considered just a Denon 3806 instead of the seperates. I was hoping for a little better sound from a standalone amp, and I've read great reviews on the Outlaw gear.




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#132268 03/18/06 04:53 PM
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I have a friend who has the 990 processor and a stack of Outlaw 200 watt monoblocks driving a pair of M60 like Michaura M665s and M22 like M55s in the side surround positions. It does not sound nearly as good as the same speaker compliment another friend has using an old Outlaw 1050 receiver, or my set up using a Sony TA E9000ES processor and Anthem PVA5 amp. I know the room is a big variable, but I've had mine in 2 very different rooms as did my pal with the 1050, and both our systems sounded terrific in very different venues. We have the suspicion that the problem is the Outlaw monoblocks which may not play as nicely with Axiom type towers as do other amps.


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#132269 03/18/06 09:33 PM
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So, the Outlaw 990 prepro should be OK? The question is the amp selection with Axioms. What are some good options for an amp in the $750-$1500 range? I'm pretty open to suggestions, so lets hear them.

Thanks.


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#132270 03/18/06 09:40 PM
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I'm sure you have gone to the Outlaw forum and read all the posts on the 990 by now. Especially the requests for upgrades/modifications. You should get a good feel about how owners like it.

I would suggest the 7500 or 7700 amp if your go the separates route. Axiom 80s thrive on power at both low (IMHO) and high volume.

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#132271 03/18/06 09:41 PM
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For nearly the same price of the Outlaw 990 you could have the H/K 7300 that has plenty of options and power. If after you try it out and you feel you need more power then you could look at a good 2 channel amp for the M80s.


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