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I'm a proud new owner of a pair of M60's & QS8's and a VP150 to go with an HSU sub. What receivers work best with the Axiom speakers? I need to upgrade for HDMI, etc.
David
M60's, VP150, QS8's, Onkyo TX-SR805
HSU VTF3-MK3
Samsung HL-T6187S
Oppo DV-981HD
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Welcome,
Congrats on your new speakers! There is no "one" receiver that works best for Axiom speakers. I would say look for the bells and whistles your looking for in the price range of your budget and you'll be fine.
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sirquack - I see in your sig you've Audyssey enabled with your Denon. I take it you like the results? Are you using the XT or Pro version?
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sirquack - I see in your sig you've Audyssey enabled with your Denon. I take it you like the results? Are you using the XT or Pro version?
If your reading his sig, Then the Odyssey hes talking about are Monoblock amplifiers. A couple of the members here have them. Including me!
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Wow, that's how long a day I've had - "Aud" vs. "Ody"
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Flht, another welcome and congratulations on your fine speakers, which should give you great enjoyment. As Randy commented, Axiom speakers don't have any unusual amplification requirements, so any competently designed receiver will work well. Make your decision based on the features that you want and your budget. If the budget was specified, we could of course name some possibilities for your consideration.
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not a problem, that is my attempt at mind control. If you want to see some pretty crazy stuff just search for "derren brown" on youtube.
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I just watched the subliminal advertising video - awesome stuff!
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Thanks for the replies. I have an older Onkyo receiver now, and their new 705 or 805 look very nice. But the new Denon 3808ci (more than I want to spend) keeps calling my name. So, I am not sure which way to go.
David
M60's, VP150, QS8's, Onkyo TX-SR805
HSU VTF3-MK3
Samsung HL-T6187S
Oppo DV-981HD
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With nothing better to do while I wait for my new speakers to arrive, I downloaded and read thru the owners manuals. I just realized that the QS8's are a 6ohm speaker. has anyone had any issues running this speaker with the Onkyo tx-sr705/805?
David
M60's, VP150, QS8's, Onkyo TX-SR805
HSU VTF3-MK3
Samsung HL-T6187S
Oppo DV-981HD
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There will be no issues with the QS8s and the Onkyo unit.
Rick
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David, the 705 should be a fine choice. Among other new features, it has the Audyssey MultEq setup and room equalization system. Unless there's something unique about the 3808 which is "calling(your)name", the added cost probably isn't necessary. The slight difference in power ratings shouldn't be significant.
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I have no personal experience, but a lot of folks sure are bitching about the new Onkyo’s at AVS. It might be worth an evening and few beers wading through the BS over there before you buy one.
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That won't be any problem. The effects speakers don't get a lot of signal. Even the Onkyo amp sections of their receivers can drive any QS speaker effortlessly.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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I went ahead and ordered the 805 last night after spending a good deal of time on the AVS board. Their 'issues' with the amp will not impact my setup, and I decided that the 805 features per dollar is a bargain. Now my whole new HT is in transit (signature line) - I'm like a kid at Christmas!
David
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HSU VTF3-MK3
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Oppo DV-981HD
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I forgot to add the sub - HSU VTF3-MK3!
David
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Samsung HL-T6187S
Oppo DV-981HD
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