Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Speakers to Be Located in an Entertainment Center

Looks as though the shelving to the left and right is adjustable so perhaps you could fit taller speakers in.

I may have missed a post, but what is wrong with T2s? Are they really that much bigger than M0s? At least they are meant to be inside an enclosure.

I'd try to swing for a larger subwoofer if you have room for one, maybe the 175 which is not much bigger, or something similar. The 350 may be more than what you want by the sounds of it.

I just looked at the entertainment unit, nice piece of furniture! I'll also throw another suggestion out there as well...if you don't mind some (very) small speakers on top of the unit, have a look at some Mirage MX, Nano or Nanosats...small, attractive package with lots of sound.

Dimensions given were not tall enough for T2s or M2s

After looking at the unit, I would look at the inwall M22 or on wall M22 mounted on either side of the TV, at least the space where it will pop up into and use the Vp100 in the cabinet for the center channel and I would run the EP400 for a sub, excellent hideability just very expensive or get a Paradigm DSP3100 it is smaller than the EP350 with good amount of output, just lacks real powerful low end to shake the room but you do feel it.

I think the 125 would be completely underpowered for your room. I you can spare the $$$ EP400 perhaps?

I would recommend the EP350, I have one in my upstairs living room and it does an amazing job.

Thanks again everyone for the responses. If I was going to make the purchase today, I'd be inclined toward the VP100 center, the M3s for the sides, and the EP350 sub. As folks pointed out, I have more room than I thought in the tv cabinet.

Just a few final questions for anyone interested in providing additional thoughts:

"T2s" were mentioned in an earlier response as being designed for cabinets. I don't see any Axiom products that are T2s. Is that another company's brand?

I said above the M3s, rather than M2s, just because they seem to be a "step up" at little extra cost. Would folks say M3s are a better bet?

On the M3s, again I just want to verify that putting them in a cabinet will be o.k. and that having them sitting on their sides will not be a problem.

When I read the descriptions of the subs, it actually seems the 175 is about right for the size of my room (about 17' x 10' (maybe 12') with eight foot ceilings). Seems to be general support for the 350 though (which I think I may have in my basement, but I can't remember any more). Is there going to be a huge difference between the two subs? I'm not looking to shake the walls, just to have a nice viewing experience when I watch TV in the bedroom. I actually do most TV watching in the basement.

Again, you all are very helpful and it is much appreciated.

T2s are now called M2 in walls. Or In-wall M2s. Something along those lines.

RayLewis,

I currently have M3's in a entertainment center/bookshelf and have them sitting out as far as possible to give the rear port some breathing room and to reduce any reflections from the entertainment center itself.

I USED to have them on their sides. I was happy with them in that configuration, but noticed this weird null in the sound right outstide of my listening area. Not really a big deal, and they sounded great.

I decided just to try a different position and had them standing upright, and higher up on the entertainment center. Still sounded good, but that weird null was gone. Could be that it went away when I raised the speaker up, turned it upright, or both.

Bottom line is that it works, just try different positions if possible.