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Hello!
I recently bought a Denon 4306 and an SVS +/2 sub
I was thinking about the following from Axiom:
2 m80
1 vp150
2 qs8 side surrounds
2 m3 back surrounds
I was concerned with the 4OHM rating of the M80's, as my Denon states it prefers 6 - 8 OHM loads. Will running M80's damage my amp, and is the Denon's 130W ( at 8 OHMS ) rating sufficient to drive the M80's well?
My room is 19x14' with an 11.2' vaulted ceiling at the apex, opening into a 17x13' kitchen with an 8' ceiling. 50/50 HT, heavy metal music. Thanks.
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Welcome, that would be a great setup. The Denon should have no problem driving the M80's.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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Most Denons, even pre 2805 models will drive 80's with no problems. Actually Denon is one of the AVR's that Axiom recommends for the 80's, along with HK.
One question, why bookshelfs for the rears?
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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Chris, first and foremost ... welcome aboard!
I believe you'll have an awesome system for movies and heavy metal, I also second Michael's thoughts regarding the Denon driving the 4 ohm 80s. I believe it will drive these speakers just fine. Just out of curiosity, how did you come about choosing the M3s for your back surrounds?
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Thanks for the tips. After some reading I got the impression I'd want a more directional speaker for the back surrounds. Is this not the case? Do you have a better Axiom recommendation?
I am also still able to cancel my SVS purchase, I'm looking at that EP600, wow.
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I believe the back surround issue is a matter of personal preference, some say go with directional speakers while others say go the omnidirectional route. I was just curious how you chose the M3s for the back...which I'm sure will make for very good rear speakers.
As far as the 600 goes I believe you will say 'wow' if you ever got your hands on one.
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Wow would be good for saying for the EP600, like knock your walls down Wow. The EP500 is also a fantastic sub.
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Welcome!
QS8s make great back surrounds as well. Just depends on how far you are away from the back of the room. The closer the back, the more you need QS8s.
A matching EP600 would fill out the order perfectly. The EP600 gets awesome reviews.
Good luck!
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Thanks. I would be about 2 - 3 feet from the back surrounds, unless I wall mounted them, I could get them up higher.
In my smaller room do you think the Ep600 is worth the extra over the ep500?
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BTW I am also limited on sub placement. It will actually be in the rear corner of the room, near the back surrounds.
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