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On a budget. How does this setup sound to you guys:


Reciever: Panasonic XR50 (not yet released, 2 weeks, replacing the xr45)

L/R: Axiom m2
C: Axiom C100
Sub: HSU STF-2

RR/RL (using some of my brothers older speakers when i get around to 5.1, i don't really have the space currently. Would upgrade when i had the space/probably qs4's)

total cost is around 1250 including an interconnect, and i have plenty of 16gauge speaker cable.

Sounds like a great plan to me. I have a pair of M2i's that I use in my game room. Very clear, clean sound.

Depending on how long your run will be, you may want to find some inexpensive 12 gauge cable, but if the runs remain fairly short that 16 gauge will work fine.

I have a lot of forum experience.

The reason I was going with 2 is that the panasonic has trouble choking down 12 or 14 gauge, 16 seems easy, and I don't have that much distance between runs.

although L/R can use binding posts.

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anymore feedback?

mostly HT (80/20)

looking to keep it under 1500 total (after a pair of rears, be right about 1500)

How big is the room? And I agree that the QS4's would indeed be the surrounds of choice for this setup.

see, I'm not sure (planning on moving in august)

but currently the room is 9x 18

(although i could move it to a 10x10 room)

don't expect the move will increase the size.

low ceilings in the current room.

I don't think anybody here is going to have anything bad to say about the speakers you have selected. Our ongoing commitment to this forum speaks volumes about our allegiances to the Axiom line. Even a cursory look through past threads will yield nearly universal support for the M2. Likewise, the VP100 center gets high marks, only occasionally suffering when compared to the VP150. The Hsu is revered, even by people other than Craig.

So the only question becomes, at your budget, is the Panasonic the right choice? I don't know that model. Many people suggest that you should shop for features and price in a receiver. Any of the mainstream brands (Yamaha, HK, Denon, Pioneer, Onkyo, etc.) probably provide excellent choices.

You'll be delighted with that speaker setup for many, many years to come. It pays to invest in quality.

I'm assuming you meant the VP100 center channel? If so, then the M2i mains, VP100 center and QS4 surrounds paired with that Hsu STF-2 sub will blow your mind in a room that size.

BTW...why that panasonic receiver? Is it because it's really small, or because it's $300?

If it's the price, I'd recommend trying this Onkyo.

I've shopped around for recievers, the xr45 is getting rave reviews for a cheap one, xr50 is the upcoming model.

The onkyo runs hot.

if i'm going to spend more i will get the Marantz 6300, or the cambridge 540d, i'm thinking of just getting a starter reciever for now, and get pre/pro down the road if i have the space or need.

its also small, and won't take up too much room.

i was also entertaining:

The NAD 743, the denon 1804, and a few others.