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Installation of W22 wall speakers
#276172 10/26/09 02:38 AM
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Hello All,

I Just received my new set of Axiom (W22,W150 and M2V2.)

My question is this: Can I/Should I/Would I benefit from mounting the W22's inverted? Because the W22 has the tweeter at the 'top' of the speaker - My intent here is to line up the tweeters across the bottom of the television screen at ~ ear height with the center channel mounted just beneath the TV. I know that mechanically, they should mount with no issues... but sound wise, do you think it would contribute to a better experience?

BTW, these speakers sound every bit worth the $$ and the wait.

Thanks to any responders!

- John

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axiomAZ #276174 10/26/09 02:49 AM
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You've got the right idea with lining up the tweeters. My bet is it'll sound great!

Is it not possible to flip them once installed? I've never actually seen the Architecturals in person.


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axiomAZ #276175 10/26/09 03:10 AM
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John, welcome(can always use another one). Sure, mount the W22s upside-down to more nearly align the tweeters with the center speaker and your ear level.


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Doesn't the W series slide down to lock onto the mounting bracket? If so mounting upside down won't work. The video says to lock it in place you slide it in the bracket and down to lock it in place.


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jakewash #276228 10/26/09 04:56 PM
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Yup \:\)


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jakewash #276265 10/26/09 11:03 PM
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 Originally Posted By: jakewash
Doesn't the W series slide down to lock onto the mounting bracket? If so mounting upside down won't work. The video says to lock it in place you slide it in the bracket and down to lock it in place.


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Listener #276266 10/26/09 11:33 PM
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If the bracket can be installed upside-down -- and I don't see why not -- couldn't you then lock the speaker in by pushing upward? Sure gravity is working against you, but it just might work.

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pmbuko #276267 10/26/09 11:56 PM
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And if it doesn't, well, they only cost a few hundred dollars. ;\)


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Ken.C #276277 10/27/09 01:36 AM
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I would just invert the house.


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St_PatGuy #276285 10/27/09 02:12 AM
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I would just invert gravity.

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