Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Two new systems, $5,000 each (ballpark)

Hey guys;

I'm new to this forum, and I've been reading for days a lot of the old threads on speaker/receiver/amp opinions and experiences. Here's what I want, just not sure about the exact details.

System 1: (7.1 system)(Room: 20x40x11)
M80Ti (fronts)
QS8 (rears)
V150 (center)
SVS Sub (model not determined yet)

Question:
I'm looking at the Denon 3805 receiver, but am wondering what other receiver or seperates might be a better option (amp,pre,ect.)?

System 2: (5.1 system)(Room: 15x20x11)
M60Ti (front)
QS8 (surround)
VP150 (center)(overkill???)
Another SVS Sub (again, not determined yet)

Question:
Again, the Denon 3805 was the favored receiver for simplicity, but open for suggestions??

Both will be paired with the Denon 2910 (DVD,SACD), and other HD components to complete. What can I get for $5,000 each??? (that includes the Denon 2910)

wait, i think i am confused..?

are wanting two separate systems, for two different rooms? or, are you asking which of the two systems would be best for one room? and do mean the $5000 to buy both systems? or just one complete system?

first off, the 20x40 room is pretty big. i have a 26x28 room with M60's, and it sounds great. i reckon you could get by with the 60's, but if you are into really cranking it up and blowing out some windows, then get the M80's.

second, the VP150 would not be overkill in either room, so go ahead and get that regardless. and stick with the QS8's for both set-ups.. that is one awesome surround.

third, the denon 3805 is a plenty fine receiver to run either system in either room. it has plenty of power to push the axioms to deafening ranges. i dont see the need to run separates unless you just absolutely want to.

so, the M60's + VP150 + QS8's = $1785 new
and M80's + VP150 + QS8's = $2125 new

you figure $600-$800 for a good SVS sub, and another $900 for the 3805, and you should be well under $5000. now, if you are wanting to buy 2 complete systems, then you will have a hard time getting them both for under $5000.

bigjohn

My Denon 2805 with M60s, EP350, VP150, and 4 Qs8's in a overall room of about 800 sq ft has no problems.

Sounds like a good plan to me...though why not mix things up a bit. Put a SVS in one room...and a Hsu in another. Use the 3805 in the 7.1 room, and try some used separates in the 5.1 room?

Variety is the spice of life ya know.

Why get two of the same receiver? Thats no fun, for the 5.1 in the second system check out Rotel, delicious amounts of power in a scrumptious looking box. Also check out Arcam, though their new models do 7.1 now
(Rotel decodes 7.1 but I believe the lesser cost model only powers 5 channels, the nicest rotel powers all of them; arcam powers all the channels it decodes.)

I would have to agree with spiff about making the speakers different in each room. But I do see a definite advantage in having identical receivers in each system. The ease in learning its features and functions, programming the remote, etc... would be a definite plus.
They all sound the same anyway.

Stick with the M80's for the main room, but since the 60's are supposed to be very close to the 80's sound wise, why not try the 50's in the second room instead?

ATC. these guys are just trying to get you to get a variety of stuff so they can get you to test them in every combination and report back to us.

I hope you fall for it (says the guy who is going to receive his second HK receiver and day now)

ATCGuy,

I think System 1 is a great choice. Being an owner of the M80’s I can say that they are very detailed and can easily fill your room with wonderful sound. I would not describe them as ear bleeding or deafening at reference levels. My SPL meter tells me I’m at reference level but the sound doesn’t sound like it (make sense?). It’s like being in a sports car and driving 100 MPH and not realizing it because it feels like 55 MPH. What bothers me the most is hearing distortion at reference levels and I think a lot of people confuse distortion with loudness (ear bleeding or deafening levels) the M80’s in my system DO NOT show signs of distortion at my preferred listening levels or 80 db.
I have my M80’s coupled to an Outlaw 755 amplifier, it provides 300 watt at 4 ohms.

I hope this helps.

My only suggestion is consider the Axiom EP500 sub. It would match the appearance of your other speakers, and is very powerful.