 Ceiling speakers for my Axiom Epic 60 - 500 setup?
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Hello all, I hope everyone is doing well.
I am retiring my Yamaha RX-V3800 receiver, and going with a newer AVR that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS X.
I currently have the Axiom Epic 60 - 500 Speakers (7.1) and will probably be adding 4 ceiling speakers to go 7.1.4.
What ceiling speakers can I use that will compliment my current Axiom speakers?
Does Axiom have a recommended ceiling speaker to go with my QS8's?
Also, do I need a channel per speaker?
So, if I have 11 speakers (7.1.4) do I need an 11 channel AVR?
Thanks!
Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
Sony KDL-55XBR8 55" LED LCD
Yamaha RX-V3800
Axiom Epic 60 - 500 (7.1)
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Re: Ceiling speakers for my Axiom Epic 60 - 500 setup?
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Yes, if you are not running an external amp you would need an 11 channel AVR.
I have the Axiom M3 ceiling speakers and have enjoyed them so far. There are others on this forum who think they are lacking. I've heard good things about the Paradigm ceiling speakers but I have not heard them personally.
LFR1100
VP180HP
EP600
M3 In Ceiling x 4
M5OW
M2 - Atmos rears
ADA1500.5
M3 Outdoor Speakers
ADA 1000.8
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Thank you @Canesfan27!
I guess I don't have to go with Axiom but have been happy with them so far.
Thank you for clarifying channels and mentioning the Paradigm option.
Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
Sony KDL-55XBR8 55" LED LCD
Yamaha RX-V3800
Axiom Epic 60 - 500 (7.1)
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If you can go with on ceiling instead of in ceiling, you have a few Axiom choices. You could go with M2OW, M3OW or M5OW. The M5s play full range.
You'd have to mount them on the ceiling with the provided OW brackets.
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If you can go with on ceiling instead of in ceiling, you have a few Axiom choices. You could go with M2OW, M3OW or M5OW. The M5s play full range.
You'd have to mount them on the ceiling with the provided OW brackets. glad your not recommending M100's on the ceiling anymore  ... or did you just forget to list'em M3ow's ceiling mounted with FMBs ... ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/N2qKPNmr/220821-top-heights.jpg) haven't measured anything yet ... but I'm happy with the sound so far ... I'll start doing some real evaluations against mounting them flush at some point.
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You'd have to mount them on the ceiling with the provided OW brackets. I would not suggest using the T brackets to support any on-wall on the ceiling., They are not made to hold weight that way. In the post above I had to request special inserts to screw the M3ow to the FMB. Axiom provided 3 inserts (see pict below) which allowed me to choose my bracket orientation. Depending on which way I wanted to tilt the speaker. The inserts are place so that the FMBs sit close to the center of mass of the speaker. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/MMg3Z9S6/Ceiling-mounted-M3ow-back.jpg)
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I can't recommend M100OW for Zack. I know he won't go for them.
I agree FMBs with custom inserts is the way to go...if you are too much of a pussy to take a risk with T brackets.
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I can't recommend M100OW for Zack. I know he won't go for them If I remember correctly you were pushing for the full floor model (don't think Axiom makes a M100ow). Guess if your ceilings are tall enough you can suspend them by chains. Actually, it's not a bad idea Mojo ...when you build your next house think big!! 14.8.19 ... all M100s and EP800s ... none of this wimpy 11.4.8 stuff for you  I agree FMBs with custom inserts is the way to go...if you are too much of a pussy to take a risk with T brackets. Well, if I ever visit, I may need to take out some supplemental medical (for raining on-walls) ... as we all know your not you're not one of those
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I know of one customer who hung M80s from the rafters. Ian has them hanging horizontally in his outdoor dance studio.
Yeah I'm quite a risk taker with audio gear. For the longest time, one of my rear QS8s was hanging via tie wraps from the ceiling.
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Why didn't you mount the front M3s vertically?
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