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My HT was set up in a 19' x 23' x 8' room laid out width-wise with M80's, VP150, 4 - QS8's, and an EP500. There was enough bass, but it wasn't even enough, so a second EP500 was really called for for that size room. Some here would probably argue that 4 subs would be best. The center channel was the weak link in my setup but it was the biggest Axiom carried at the time.
I've already traded in the VP150 and will get a VP160 or 180 (or whatever is the latest and greatest when I order) when I finish the basement here. I will probably get a second sub, too, even though the new HT room will only be 20 x 14.5 laid out length-wise.
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However, I'm not trying to build a real "home theater", I just want good surround sound for my TV and clear clean sound for my music. After all I'm a septuagenarian and quiet, good quality, sound is what I really want.
cheers, Orca
The EP175 will be OK for most music, but not much use for movies. It does sound like that is what you are looking for.
Fred
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I have a room that size with M80's, vp150, QS8's and a EP350. The one area I think I would have gone up one level is the sub, to at least the 500.
The sub is good, no question, but when I want "more" bass, it is just not there.... I agree, the EP500 can handle more bass. But for a minimum, I'd use the EP350. I've used both, and I've maxed the 350 out in some movies, such as TRON Legacy at higher volume.
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I did it.
I ordered an EP350, a VP160 and a pair of QS8's to go with my AX5 reference monitors.
Thanks for all your advice, I'll post in a month or so to let ya all know just how happy I am :~)
Cheeers, Orca
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Holly molly ~~~~~ Sorry folks but I'm having so much fun with my New/Old Axiom speakers I just didn't have time to report back  My Ax5 reference monitors paired super duper with my new Axioms. I've been listening to many of my old classic cd's as well as new Blu-ray concerts ~ what great sound ~ should have done this years ago. Such a shame my AX5's were put away for over 12 years  But right now everything is great. So if any of you reading this is wondering whether or not it is worth doing something similar ~~ go for it !!! Oh and did I mention Movies ~~ with my new LG OLED I will not be going out to any old movie house for a long time. Watched "Inception" ~ thought I was "in" the avalanche the sound was so real!! AXIOM ~~~~ thanks for such great products Cheers Orca
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