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#402563 - 04/07/14 04:56 PM About to pull the trigger on M80s
Boomzilla veteran Registered: 09/25/13 Posts: 125 Loc: Louisiana	And my question is: How important is/isn't the HP woofer option. Factoids: 1. I will be using these speakers crossed over @ 80 Hz. to a subwoofer 2. I don't listen loudly 3. The primary focus is to be 2.1 stereo - not movie surround And finally - given the above conditions, is there any reason at all to consider the M100? Thanks! _________________________ My opinion is worth exactly what you're paying for it!
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#402565 - 04/07/14 05:00 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
Serenity_then connoisseur Registered: 03/28/14 Posts: 1565 Loc: PEI, Canada	Given the recent review of the M100 you may want to consider it. They go in depth and are candid with the performance. A "WOW" speaker. http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/h...tion-event.html _________________________ Trevor. Cold turkey. Thanks guys. Cheers.
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#402574 - 04/07/14 05:30 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
Gr8_White_North connoisseur Registered: 07/12/09 Posts: 2231 Loc: Whitehorse YT	Originally Posted By: Boomzilla And my question is: How important is/isn't the HP woofer option. Factoids: 1. I will be using these speakers crossed over @ 80 Hz. to a subwoofer 2. I don't listen loudly 3. The primary focus is to be 2.1 stereo - not movie surround And finally - given the above conditions, is there any reason at all to consider the M100? Thanks! Something I noticed when I went from M2's with a sub to M80's is that the midbass was much improved. Even though the crossover is 80 hz it happens gradually and the extra woofers of the M80 really rounded out the front stage. I can not say the HP option will improve on this though I doubt it will hurt. My impression is that with 2 channel listening without the sub is where the HP's shine. If you are like me and don't like buyer's remorse get the HP's if you can afford it. Richard _________________________ DOG is GOD spelled backwards. What others think of me is none of my business. M80 V3 MY GLOSS Cherry
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#402635 - 04/07/14 08:59 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
Boomzilla veteran Registered: 09/25/13 Posts: 125 Loc: Louisiana	The 100s are overkill for me. I'm settled on the M80s. The remaining question is "regular or high power?" Since they're $700 cheaper and since I'm using a sub, I'm leaning toward the regulars... _________________________ My opinion is worth exactly what you're paying for it!
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#402651 - 04/07/14 09:37 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
nickbuol axiomite Registered: 09/16/04 Posts: 5325 Loc: Marion, IA	Sorry, I just need to jump in here and say that I LOVE your alias name... Boomzilla! Raawwrrrrr. Awesome. OK, back to your topic. _________________________ http://ht.buol.us 2-M60s, VP180, 8-M3s, SVS 20-39PCi, DIY Sub, 8-Shakers, JVC RS45, Anthem MRX-1120
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#402655 - 04/07/14 10:01 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
brwsaw connoisseur Registered: 10/12/12 Posts: 1781 Loc: Canada	The M80 is good, the M80HP's are better. Used v3 M80's for $900 would be hard to pass on though. _________________________ Thinking about co-locating my 4 powered Paradigm subs between my LRR and my LR. A tower of power.
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#402657 - 04/07/14 10:05 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
brwsaw connoisseur Registered: 10/12/12 Posts: 1781 Loc: Canada	The dynamics you crave, HP. Beautiful sounding speakers. _________________________ Thinking about co-locating my 4 powered Paradigm subs between my LRR and my LR. A tower of power.
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#402658 - 04/07/14 10:07 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
MarkSJohnson shareholder in the making Registered: 09/27/04 Posts: 11437 Loc: Central NH	I haven't heard the HPs, but honestly, if you stated that you don't listen loudly, I think the non-HPs would be the better choice. _________________________ ::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
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#402664 - 04/07/14 11:27 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: Boomzilla]
brwsaw connoisseur Registered: 10/12/12 Posts: 1781 Loc: Canada	There is a subtle difference at all volumes. & It goes beyond sub/no sub IMHO. You do need to sit and listen to appreciate them, well worth the difference in price. Edited by brwsaw (04/07/14 11:34 PM) _________________________ Thinking about co-locating my 4 powered Paradigm subs between my LRR and my LR. A tower of power.
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#402666 - 04/07/14 11:48 PM Re: About to pull the trigger on M80s [Re: brwsaw]
Gr8_White_North connoisseur Registered: 07/12/09 Posts: 2231 Loc: Whitehorse YT	Originally Posted By: brwsaw There is a subtle difference at all volumes. & It goes beyond sub/no sub IMHO. You do need to sit and listen to appreciate them, well worth the difference in price. I know you have had both so your opinion carries weight. Just because there is a sub , it is not like the bass drivers in the 80's cease to function. I wish I had the cash to upgrade. Though I may just get the drivers and build my own crossovers for giggles. _________________________ DOG is GOD spelled backwards. What others think of me is none of my business. M80 V3 MY GLOSS Cherry
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