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Thanks.
I'd be able to push my screen back 1 foot, maybe 2.
I do love my towers though...
Whats yoir thoughts on the QS10 in my smallish room. I rarely use my subs anymore and like the new design, at least the idea.
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It appears that your Axioms are all older versions but still OK in their own right. While the improvements & tweaking over the years are not hugely dramatic as far as changing the sound character is concerned, nevertheless their sound has been refined & made more smooth & accurate. I suggest that getting any of the latest V4 models will make you happy.
My twin EP800s are powerful & articulate (musical?) & operate effortlessly. Parts of my house do protest (sometimes annoyingly so) at times during most movies. I'm not much into 'slam nor punch' but my couches vibrate nicely even though I'm on a slab. It is there if you want to dial it in. Most movies I set at -15 to -10 Db Vol & I do not run them hot at all - there is just no need to...
TAM
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And for the record, I'm no longer "resident" at Axiom and haven't been for several years. (I must figure out how to change the auto signature that follows my name on the forums.) So something like... --------------------- Alan Lofft, Axiom Non-resident Expert To change signature, looks like you click "My Stuff" then "Edit Profile".
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M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
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I am so broken up about what to do.
On one hand I love my M80v2 but on the other I am thinking about replacing them with the M5HP because I am anticipating it will be more accurate. The M5HP will also allow me to bring the speakers more into my room for serious listening sessions. But the M5HP certainly won't have the "fullness" of the M80.
I also struggle (less so) with upgrading my EP600v2 to the EP800. I want the deep, accurate bass of the EP800 but I also want mid-bass PUNCH! I don't know if I can get that out of the EP800. TAM convince me!
The only thing I don't struggle about is replacing my VP150v2 with the VP160 and my QS8v2 with the QS10HP.
P.S. Then I read Craig Chase's post of putting the EP350 into his 6500ft^3 space and actually being happy with the low end and the mid-bass slam. That really confuses the hell out of me! I also have a post where Craisub says to upgrade to the EP500 from my EP350 and I'll be in Nirvana bliss, So I did, Haven't recieved the EP500 but I am going on his word it is better. I had the M80v3 and sold to my son a few months ago and now run M22. I love this setup more than the M80 for movies. Not so much for music though. I am going to upgrade these M22 to the M5HP someday 
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I expect the EP500v4 to be significantly better than my EP600v2. It likely reaches within 1 or 2 Hz of my EP600v2 but is more linear since it is sealed. I too would expect it to be significantly better than the EP350.
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Troy, your room is about 1200ft^3. I wouldn't doubt the EP500 reaching down to 17Hz in your room. The EP500 is going to rip your room apart!
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Thanks Bridgman for the tips on editing my profile. Looks like it worked. See if you approve.
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Perfect 
M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1
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OK, so I am home and now have a dilemma (and to be fair it's a good one).
I measured and the M5's will fit no problem, so ready to order. BUT then I also measured for the QS10 which I didn't think had a chance of fitting, but they will! I even have clearance from the budgeting committee. The problem is I can't do both. So which do you think would benefit my system more:
1)Front LCR of onwall M22/M2/M22 upgraded to all onwall M5's or
2)Replace 4xQS8 with all QS10
My HT room is fairly small and my 7.1 setup is probably overkill but I love it! So, the surrounds are not that far from seating position but they are at proper height.
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Dan
My vote if it actually means anything is the LCR.
Not sure your room size but I am in the same delima with surrounds and Atmos or staying 7.2
They would be great but how much volume actually hits the rear that carries deep bass (deeper) that the subs don't handle. I think these would be better in a large movie room something 13- 15 ft wide and more.
Most of your action that you benedit comes from the front so I say make that the first point.
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