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Re: What model model front do you have and why
Wish #205516 04/25/08 06:16 PM
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Sacrifice the sub. That can always come later. The Axiom surrounds are world beaters.


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
Ken.C #205518 04/25/08 06:27 PM
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I would go option 2 as well and then start saving for a great sub not just one that you can afford right now. The Ep350v3 is worth the extra money(and wait) as are the SVS and Hsu subs for the same money.


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
jakewash #205522 04/25/08 08:12 PM
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 Originally Posted By: wish

I see in grunt's response he uses the M80 with no sub. How about the others?


I should clarify that I do use a sub, the EP500, for movies and video games but not for music. For games and movies I think a sub is a must. What I do is set the crossover for my M80s at 60 or even 40 rather than the usual 80 that most people use. That way more of the bass still goes to the M80s rather than being redirected to the sub. This it lets me feel the direction the bass is coming from when it comes out of the left/right mains. Having spent a lot of time around things that go boom I think it feels more realistic.


Of your options I would also pick #2 for the same reasons stated above.


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
grunt #205536 04/25/08 09:49 PM
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 Quote:
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The male one.

I dunno...just always had.....


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
MarkSJohnson #205537 04/25/08 09:56 PM
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 Originally Posted By: MarkSJohnson
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What model front do you have and why


The male one.

I dunno...just always had.....


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
MarkSJohnson #205558 04/26/08 03:05 AM
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 Originally Posted By: MarkSJohnson
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What model front do you have and why


The male one.

I dunno...just always had.....


Plus size model?

Re: What model model front do you have and why
Ken.C #205568 04/26/08 07:34 AM
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 Originally Posted By: kcarlile
Sacrifice the sub. That can always come later. The Axiom surrounds are world beaters.

This does seem to match the majority of posts that I've seen here and on avsforums, which support the idea that the sub (if any) is the least important to match to the rest of the system, so

OPTION 2: M60 + VP100 + QS4 + Use OLD sub (Velodyne CT-100)

of the options you list would be the standout.

Note that if you go factory outlet, you can upgrade the center to a VP150 or the surrounds to QS8 with the savings.

Re: What model model front do you have and why
anthony11 #205583 04/26/08 03:57 PM
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Interesting that everyone likes option 2 (old sub with M60s). That's also how I'm leaning.

Let me throw one more scenario out there. I've heard from many that as good as Axiom's mains are that the QS surrounds might be the pride & joy. That said would you move from the QS4 to the QS8 if you had to sacrifice floor mains?

OPTION A: M22 + QS8 + (with VP-100 & Velodyne CT-100 sub)
OPTION B: M60 + QS4 + (with VP-100 & Velodyne CT-100 sub)

The advice from current owner is very appreciated!

Re: What model model front do you have and why
Wish #205585 04/26/08 04:15 PM
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That's a tough call. In the greater scheme of things the M22s could always be traded back in, sold off or moved to another room to make way for M80s later on. The QS8s really are the better of the 2 QS series. I did go the exact route I just described, so that is my vote, OPTION A. I lived with my old sub for many years and am just now getting around to replacing it and I would bet it isn't as good as your old Velo.


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Re: What model model front do you have and why
jakewash #205641 04/27/08 12:51 PM
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If it were me having to choose I would do option A, theQS8s are incredible speakers. The M22s with sub sound really good.


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