M22 as a center for M80s
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Hello,
Just working out various configurations in my head. I have read that using an M22 or an M2 would be more ideal than a VP150 for hirizontal dispersion purposes. I was at first thinking about three M22s for the front stage. Now, i am wondering if the M22 as a center would be able to keep up with the M80s. Money is a factor and a VP 180 does not fit the budget.
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Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2. Receiver: Marantz 6006
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I think there are some that have used M22's in combination with M80's with good results. My experience is only with the VP150 and now VP180...
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I'm using the M22 as a center along with M80 mains, and it works for me. Superior to the VP150 it replaced.
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Doesn't Mike (micheal_d) use two M22's as centers with a pair of M80s in his HT room?
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I have always liked/prefered my M22 as a center with my M80s vs. the VP100/150 I have/had, but the M22 is too tall to fit under the TV, at least until I get the OK to raise the TV up a bit more.
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An M22 or even an M2 will “keep up” better with the M80s than a VP150. It is also more easily re-tasked later should you decide to get a VP180 you could buy another single M22 or M2 and use them as Wide or Surround Back speakers or even in another room. Also they are both less expensive than a VP150.
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You are all making me sad to be a VP150 owner.
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Try being a VP100 owner.
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You are all making me sad to be a VP150 owner. Me too!
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I use dual M2s and they work very will with my M80s. From what I understand, the M180 is a real step up over any other config, but other than that, I like the idea of the M2 or M22 for center duties if you can fit it into your setup.
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But Ken, the 100 doesn't have comb filtering.
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The idea of an M22 for a center sounds great with the M80s. I was thinking of wall mounting the M22 above my TV screen if I went with that setup. It does not seem like the ideal height for speakers to be located, but will that work?
If the M2s work with the 80s, I would be interested in that very much. I would just wall mount my TV and place the M2 on my TV stand. The M2 would definitely be dwarfed by the M80s in appearance, but I am more concerned about audio quality than I am with looks.
Speakers: Energy RC-70s, RC-LCR, RC-Rs and eD A2-300 x 2. Receiver: Marantz 6006
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It will work, but the best situation is to have the tweeters of the left/center/right as close as possible to ear level when seated. Some have been able to angle the center up or down towards your ears which helps.
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I have two M22's under my screen and a VP150 above. M80 mains. Love it.
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