Re: Help Me Break My Axiom Cherry
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This is my first post and iam a complete axiom newb so feel free to be as harsh as possible lol....no really. In the next month or so iam looking to getting the vp150 v3, m60 v3, and qs8 v3. Now the question/concerns i have are my receiver is an ONKYO TX-NR807, how would this perform with the setup alone and potentially down the road with an xpa-3 or 5? Ive been told that Yamaha might be a better choice but iam in the less than 1k range so should i stick with what i got or can any one recommend a good receiver Yamaha or any others? Primarily HT use Thanks any input is greatly appreciated Welcome to the forum kg_ls1_z. As long as your receiver has pre-outs you will be able to hook up an external amp. Whether or not your system will benefit with one will depend on your room size, listening distance and what speakers you are using or a combination there of. I would recommend just starting off with the receiver first to power everything and if necessary down the road add the amp. My advice to you when first building a system is to spend as much money as possible on the speakers and subwoofer(s). Get the receiver you want to power them with and treat everything else as secondary. With a room of your size you will need a capable subwoofer, possibly even 2 would be better. Good luck.
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Re: Help Me Break My Axiom Cherry
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I agree, make sure you get a receiver with pre-outs, just in case...and another vote for the M80s if they are within your budget.
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Kg, welcome. The 807 should be excellent with your Axioms and would have at least the advantage over the Yamahas of Audyssey MultEQ auto-calibration and room correction.
The available maximum power should be plenty for all Axiom models at a typical listening distance(no, a room doesn't have to be "filled" with sound at the level needed at the listening position)for safe sound levels. Enjoy.
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well first of all thanks to everyone ive got some valuable information. This is by no means my first system iam currently running low end monitor line from polk which ive enjoyed just have been underwhelmed especially in dialogue wanted to upgrade to some high end equipment. so this is by far the most complex and pricey so thus all the research, i have read threads aout the m80s cause of the 4 ohm rating that my onk or the emos might not be great match for them so iam looking at the m60s.
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As I said in the previous reply, your 807 should have no problem with any Axiom model(including the M80)at typical listening distances and safe listening levels. Over the majority of its effective frequency range the impedance of the M80 is significantly above 4 ohms.
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If you have Emotiva amps then you may very well be better off with the M60's as many M80 owners have reported problems with the M80's tripping the protection setting. But that's only if keeping your amps is more important to you than which speakers you buy. Yes the M80's are Axioms flagship speaker, but many people prefer the sound of the M60's over them. So it really all depends on what sort of sound you're looking for. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Good hunting, we look forward to hearing your decision & your impressions once you get your speakers. So keep us posted.
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Yes the M80's are Axioms flagship speaker, but many people prefer the sound of the M60's over them. I must have missed this trend.
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Yes the M80's are Axioms flagship speaker, but many people prefer the sound of the M60's over them I don't agree at all. The M80 and M60 have the same 'sound' because they were designed using the same principles. The differences between the two are subtle, but definately there.
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Yes the M80's are Axioms flagship speaker, but many people prefer the sound of the M60's over them. I disagree with all of you. Just to be disagreeable.
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