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Ajax - so, I checked your specs and you're a Rocketman Elton style. What should I gather from that?!
All you should gather from that is that both Axiom and av123, and their respective forums, are populated by terrific people; that both companies make terrific products; and that both provide incredible customer service. Beyond that, it's all subjective, and YMMV. 
Jack
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Re: Newbie HT Purchase - Advice Appreciated
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If one were to look on AVS at Craigsubs list of subs both the VTF 3HO and the VTF 3 come in ahead of the EP 500.
This is true, according to Jakeman, the EP500 comes before the VTF-3.3...this just goes to show that everyone has different preferences.
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@Hutzal - I love your enthusiasm. It's contagious. So, that'd be a pretty kick arse setup to start with, eh?  @Mark - Yeah, I think there is something to be said about having a universal finish/look/feel to your system. So you're in Concord, huh? My wife was down there today! Crazy. I won't be buying until later in Fall, so maybe before then we could connect. @Ajax - What better compliment could be said about Axiom than that!? So, M60's & EP500 to get started? 
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Budget? We don't need no stinkin' budget. 
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
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All good advice.
I won't add a thing.
Except that.
Go M60s!!
"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
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Funk, you've had great advice from everyone so far. I'd just like to reaffirm the notion of buying the best you can right now and adding more down the road. Good front speakers and a sub will do wonders for you. For the money, Hsu makes excellent subs--for both music and movies. I'll admit I'm a bit biased because I own a VTF3 MkII. I still would like to listen to an Axiom sub--I am sure they are awesome.
I skimped on my first set-up and bought an HTIB. I ended up replacing all of it piece by piece. I would have saved a good chunk of change had I bought what I really wanted over time rather than waste it on the so-so HTIB.
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Funk, everyone here is steering you down a road I agree with.. you get that M60 / EP500 combo, and Tower of Power will never sound funkier!!
Epic 80 / SVS PB13 Ultra
Denon 3805 / M2200 Outlaw Monos /
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Funk, everyone here is steering you down a road I agree with.. you get that M60 / EP500 combo, and Tower of Power will never sound funkier!!
The funk shall reign. The ears shall ring.
Sounds like the M60/Sub combo is a great start and the next year will be a lot of fun adding to it, seeing the setup only get better. Not sure what Sub I'll go for, but it sounds like I can't go wrong with either the EP500 or the HSU VTF3.
Guess I need to start coffee cannin' some coin until Christmas. I sure don't need no stinkin' budget... 
Awesome advice from everyone. Thanks again to each of you!
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