Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Help me decide... please!

Hi, all.
I’ve been hanging around here for quite some time, reading all the posts, trying to figure out what I want, making a decision and then changing my mind again. Maybe it will help to try and tell you what I’m looking for, then you can tell me if my choices are the correct ones. So, here goes…

A few years ago, my wife and I were at an auto show when we heard a jazz band playing. Well, we decided to go and find them and watch them play. What we found was a car stereo playing. We had never heard sound so real and lifelike from any stereo before. That is the sound I want. Although I know I probably can’t afford that sound, I want to get as close as I can within my budget and space limitations.

Budget will be about $1200. The room is small, about 12 x 12 feet with an eight foot ceiling. This is our living room, so the speakers will be used for tv as well as music and movies. Here are the choices I’ve made for speakers…

M 22’s
QS 8’s
VP100

They will be driven by a Denon 3808, so I don’t think that should be a factor.

Anyway, to make a short story long, any assistance in my decision making process from the people who know will be appreciated. Anything else you need to know, just ask.

You've already selected a great system except for a sub. Do you plan on using a sub?

I'm not the knowledgeable one here but from what understand I'm certain your choices will sound sweet!

Enjoy.

Welcome to the forum Papa D,

I agree with wid, the system you picked would be fantastic. If you are looking at even a more budget alternative to what you suggested I would also suggest the M3v2, VP100v2 and the QS4v2. I think either system would be a good fit and would sound great in your room. What are you using for a subwoofer?

Good luck!

Yes, I do have a sub that I've had for many years. It's an old Radio Shack Optimus sub. Don't laugh, it actually can play musical notes (not one of those one note boomers). Any way, It will have to do for a while. I'm only allowed one up grade a year.

How many downgrades are you entitled to?

I suppose I can have all the downgrades I want, as long as I get money for them.

Is that how it works? Upgrades cost money and downgrades make money?

You would not need to spend a lot of money on a new subwoofer especially for that size of room. An entry level (8 or 10 inch) sub from Axiom, HSU, SVS, Elemental Designs etc would do the trick.

If you are happy with your current sub by all means keep it. I just wanted to point out that there are some budget alternatives.

I would suggest looking in the Factory Outlet Store and save 10% of your order. I would then change the surrounds to QS4s. With this you could also be able to get a new sub, something like the Hsu STF 1 or the eD A2 250

This sub is 100 watts, 10 inch, and it will rattle the windows pretty good, so I guess I'll keep it at least until I see how well it plays with whatever speakers I end up with.