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Axiom W100/150 Installation
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I hoping someone may know how to handle this issue. I am seriously considering the hybrid W series speakers. The left and right are a non-issue. The problem is with the center, either the W100 or W150. My tv has to be mounted dead center on the wall (WAF and symmetrics). I have a stud at the dead center of the wall. If I move the center left or right of the stud, then it will be off center of the tv.

Has anyone encountered this or have a recommended solution?

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BigRed #178333 10/10/07 06:42 PM
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I would recommend getting the cheaper normal speakers all around and using Axioms FMBs...this way you'll be saving money, and you can mount the VP150 right an FMB right onto the stud.

I don't think you can install on wall speakers with a stud there.


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BigRed #178351 10/10/07 07:58 PM
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Is the TV on a load-bearing wall? If not, then it should be safe to cut a piece out of the 2x4 that's in the way to accommodate the center speaker. The process is similar to installing a recessed medicine cabinet.

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pmbuko #178363 10/10/07 09:02 PM
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 Originally Posted By: pmbuko
Is the TV on a load-bearing wall? If not, then it should be safe to cut a piece out of the 2x4 that's in the way to accommodate the center speaker. The process is similar to installing a recessed medicine cabinet.


I think that the backs of the speakers take up about as much space as a 2x4...so cutting a piece out would pretty much be the whole stud! I know there is a video of a W3 installation on the W3 page...it might be worth while checking it out...


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Hutzal #178376 10/10/07 10:37 PM
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You can get two centres and mount each of them on either side of the stud.


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Now that's thinking.

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It would depend on how handy you are, the ultimate would be to open the wall, move/add the studs around to fit the needs and then re-wall, mud/tape, paint. Problem solved.

What type of wall mount are you getting for the TV? Some leave the TV out far enough that the regular VP series only stick out a few more inches and look like they belong and the W series look too recessed.


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jakewash #178580 10/11/07 10:18 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. Right now, I have a rear projection 55" Sony. Eventually, I will go to a flat panel replacement (2-3 years). I just think towers next to a wall mounted flat panel would look ridiculous. Maybe I am just over thinking it. If I went with towers, I might go with the Rockets.

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Short of some artwork on the walls, I don't think this looks too bad.




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