Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Thinking about this system, opinions please.

I stumbled across the Axiom site while researching home theater systems. I'm on a budget (sq. footage as well as $) so here's what I'm thinking about putting together; M22ti's, a VP100, and an EP175. I have a pair of Bose 101s I'll be using in back for now, and I'll be running the setup with a Panasonic XR-70. Currently I'm using an older (about 8 years old) Sony Pro Logic reciever, Bose Acoustimass AM-7 setup (I hate the sub), and can't help but think that bigger mid drivers will give me much better sound for movies, and I won't even get into the atrocious sound this thing makes out of my CD source. Can I expect a tangible difference with this combo? I mean, I'm sure I'll hear it, but will my relatively uninterested wife be able to tell the difference? Please feel free to comment and advise...

i think it is fair to say that you will hear a noticable difference with that speaker arrangement. bose, in my opinion, are highly over-rated, and not worth what they charge for them. axioms, on the other hand, are often regarded as one of the best sounding speakers for the price. the M22 is the largest of the bookshelf models, and can produce impressive amounts of volume, while maintaining clarity. and, matched up with the VP100 and the EP175 sub, you would end up with one heck of a system for a small to medium sized room.

i would also suggest for you to try and budget for the QS4 or QS8 surrounds. these are incredible speakers that truly create the full 'surround' effect that is desired in a home theater. may i also suggest that you get a receiver with Dolby Digital and DTS capabilities. what you have will be OK, but once you upgrade your speakers, you will want to have those audio platforms to really let them shine.

bigjohn

Hi RobW,

Big John is correct. The little Bose cone drivers are so colored that you will hear a dramatic difference in natural, transparent music and movie soundtrack reproduction with the Axiom M22s, VP100 and EP175. By the way, I was amused by your comments about the AM-7's sub. The Bose "bass module" isn't a sub at all. It's just a mediocre woofer. You'll really like the EP175 sub after enduring putting up with Bose's bass module.

You can use the Boses for surrounds, but you will hear a significant tonal difference between the Bose surrounds and the Axioms at front, so budget for QS4s or QS8s in the future.

Regards,

OK, I was pretty much set to go on this thing anyway, and just talked to Alan and pulled the trigger. So, just tell me how happy I'm gonna be...

Real Happy.

Hi Rob, welcome.

Both you and your listening companions are going to experience a very happy change. Congratulations, and please do post your impressions after you get everything set up.

I envy you that first time you hear them and realize everything has changed. It's a great experience.

Ok, new question. Given that I blew most of the wad I had for this upgrade right now, using high quality cables is most important for which connections, keeping in mind the fact that I'm trying to minimize outlay at this point (for now).

They're not. Standard cables (radio shack, blue jeans cable, Home Depot) work just fine. The questions would be, "Are they a conductive material (copper or silver) and do they have insulation around them?"

Better to spend your money on something that would matter.

there have been MANY discussions on here about "high quality cables", and i think they are somewhat over-rated. monster cables are over priced, and not to mention, they can even damage your equip with their 'death grip'(thx craig).

you will be fine getting some above average quality connectors from your local radio shack, or audio/video store. you can also find great deals at Parts Express.

i am one that does not buy into the whole expensive cables theory. its a personal decision, but you can save money here and not lose any quality.

bigjohn