VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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Looking at system purchase and would like to have other speaker comparisons of somewhat equal quality and price.
M80
VP150
4-QS8
EP600
Monitor Audio S8
NAD T 773
Anthem MCA3 II
Hitachi 57" projection
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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hi winterpeg,
i'll take a shot-in-the-dark here and guess that you are from Winnipeg, correct? If so, there is a regular board member here by the name of chesseroo that is listed in the audition thread. I'm sure he'd be willing to offer you a listen and you can see for yourself. Speaker preference is very subjective and everyone's ears are different. The best thing you can do is to audition as many different brands/types of speakers as possible. This will give you a good frame of reference when you have an opportunity to listen to some Axioms.
Also additional info would help us help you - listening habits, typical listening volumes, room size, etc.
"Chickens don't clap."
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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Although the price is more, I think, as do others on this board, that the B&W 703s sound very similar to the M60s.
Other than that the advice given above is very good.
As far as the QS8s go, I dont think you'll here any surround speaker that compares. They are that good.
Last edited by bray; 03/18/05 04:45 AM.
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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The VP150 is a great center, the Qs8's are second to none for surrounds, M80's are great if your receiver can handle a 4ohm speaker, otherwise the M60's rock. The 350 is my first sub, so I can't speak much on this topic, however, many do go with HSU or SVS as they tend to be a bit cheaper for a heck of a great product.
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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And what the hell am I, Sid?!?
I do have M3s, QS4s and in north Winnipeg (or South Lockport as someone from St. Norbert once said)
Bren R.
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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Bren you aren't on the list for auditions.If you were I'm sure Sid would have listed your name also.Go add yourself to the list.
Rick
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitors
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oooh he said go add yourself! That messed up!
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Re: VP150, QS8, M80 or 60, EP350 or 500 competitor
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Indeed i am in Winnipeg, as is Bren although a guy with a day job, night job and i'm not sure how many other jobs, he can be shifty. {j/k}
There are not a whole lot of other companies out there with the same quality and price performance as Axiom. I think a ton of ppl here can attest to the length of time spent searching for alternatives. Maybe Athena, maybe Rockets, maybe some Paradigms, but Axiom is certainly a good buy.
I am available to provide auditions if someone would like to hear our setup. Just send me a private message (PM).
Bren, if you ever have the desire to hear some M60s, they await your charming presence.
"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
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Rick got er bang on...I didn't see you in the list so thought it best not to offer up your home of course now that i know, PARTY AT BREN'S!!!!!
"Chickens don't clap."
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I asked Amy a while ago to add me. Guess it never got done, weird.
Bren R.
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