Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Help! I think I need more power.

I used to hear 'ghost' radio stations all the time from my computer speakers when the computer was turned off. A bit freaky the first time you hear fuzzy voices and look at the power bar showing that everything is turned off.

That’s where balanced connections come into play. They are not needed if the amp will be within a few feet of the processor, but are needed if your runs are farly long. One aspect of going with separates over an AVR, or, use an AVR as a pre / pro, is it gives you a little more freedom to choose your processor without having to worry about the amplifier section. The last two to three years has been ridden with numerous technological advances in the HT world. About every six months we get to read about the “newest” change. If you go the separate route, you can stay on top of the changes by buying mid level AVR’s instead of the higher end units, which usually come with the larger amp sections. (IE: Denon 3808 verses 5308)

One other thing you may want to consider is to pick up a two channel amp and let the AVR drive the remaining speakers. You should also keep in mind that DD and DTS have new channels to consider when you are looking at buying a different audio processor. (height / presence / width channels). As soon as the Denon 4810 is released, I’ll be moving to that unit.

Nah, Adrian. With all due respect to Mike, the absence of head on the beer in the picture proves that it is not a Proper Pint.

oh, and, obontopic: Amps are cool.

Nah, it's a perfect Black and Tan. Notice the background too. Corks in a big martini glass......

@ Chris - Thanks! I suspected there might be more potential interference
problems using long runs from the pre-outs.

@ Mark, Chris & Murph - It's definitely music coming from the center M22 but it's
very faint. I'm off this Friday so I'll see if it happens again and try to
find the source.

The first time I heard it I thought it was coming from outside but when I
walked to the various windows it got softer. I finally figured out it was
the center speaker. I didn't give it much more thought since it was
inaudible with anything playing. However, it may become a factor if I run
long wires from the pre-outs.

@ Michael - If I do buy a separate amp for the front speakers it will likely
be something like the XPA-3 so it can power all 3 M80s. That's why I'm so
interested in how it works out for your M80s. Though it's looking like I
won't be needing anywhere near that much power so now I'm looking at what
other amp specs and design factors might play a more important role in my
situation. I'm sure I will have more questions about that.

Any word if Axiom will carry the Sherwood R-972?

Sherwood R-972

I believe I remember Alan saying something along the lines of they are awaiting its arrival.

In the "Official" thread on AVS, people have mentioned they're waiting for Axiom to start selling them as an indicator that the receiver is available to the public.

Cool! I guess I’m hanging out at the right place then.

Club - which Pioneer receiver. I just got the SC-07 and am trying to figure out how well it will do with the 80s - alternatively I will just stick to the 60s

Thanks!

So after all that help over there you come here and hijack my thread?

Just kidding. Welcome to the forum Mike.