Axiom Audio's Epic Midi system is a great "home theater-in-a-box killer" that starts at just $1338 and is built around the small M2 (v2) speakers. To get the most out of it, however, you'd want to opt for the much more sophisticated and powerful EP400 subwoofer - a $600+ premium that lands the system among stiff competition in the ~$2000 5.1 home theater speaker market. While expensive, the EP400 was the most impressive part of this system and stole the show as it certainly outperformed the expectations we had for what an 8-inch subwoofer could do.
Clint, how do you think a 3rd M2 would perform as the centre channel as opposed to the VP100 in that configuration?
I am deciding whether to get a 3rd M3 or the VP100 for the matching centre for my M3's and QS4's. Any further input on the VP100 would be very helpful.
A third M2 would probably be OK provide you were sitting close enough. That center channel isn't stunning enough for me to insist people get it in smaller rooms. Try to mount all three front speakers vertically. That wasn't possible in this room.
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A third M2 would probably be OK provide you were sitting close enough. That center channel isn't stunning enough for me to insist people get it in smaller rooms. Try to mount all three front speakers vertically. That wasn't possible in this room.
I would not be able to place the M3 as a centre standing up (it would have to go on its side).
I would not be able to place the M3 as a centre standing up (it would have to go on its side).
I am not a fan of placing MT type 2 way speakers on their sides due to lobing issues. It can work if you don't sit too far off axis but the same argument can be made for a phantom center as well. I suggest using a dedicated center if you can otherwise placing a bookshelf vertically mounted as intended.
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Clint, how do you think a 3rd M2 would perform as the centre channel as opposed to the VP100 in that configuration?
I am deciding whether to get a 3rd M3 or the VP100 for the matching centre for my M3's and QS4's. Any further input on the VP100 would be very helpful.
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FWIW, I have a VP100. I've been reasonably happy. However, it doesn't seem to compete with my M60's and I usually have to turn the center channel level trim up during movies so I can hear the dialog clearly (even after level matching with a SPL meter). I'm looking into using Axiom's Trade-up program to get myself a VP150 instead. With the trade it's only $199.00.
How do you like your QS4's? I currently have some pretty mediocre surrounds, and I've been thinking of eventually getting QS4's or 8's. I do listen to quite a bit of multi-channel music as well as movies.
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FWIW, I have a VP100. I've been reasonably happy. However, it doesn't seem to compete with my M60's and I usually have to turn the center channel level trim up during movies so I can hear the dialog clearly (even after level matching with a SPL meter). I'm looking into using Axiom's Trade-up program to get myself a VP150 instead. With the trade it's only $199.00.
How do you like your QS4's? I currently have some pretty mediocre surrounds, and I've been thinking of eventually getting QS4's or 8's. I do listen to quite a bit of multi-channel music as well as movies.
I might end up going with the VP150 (I know I will be eventually upgrading to the m60's or 80's in time). It will probably be overkill with M3's. I'll shoot Axiom an email on their advice as well.
I have the QS4's in a 13ft *15ft room. They do an excellent job filling the room with lush, accurate surround effects. I love them. The sound they provide is not easily localized either. Just like Clint said in the review, the QS4 are easy to drive. I can easily push those speakers on an entry level Denon 688. If you have a larger room and are running the M60's for the little price difference between the the 2 models go with the QS8's.
BTW, I mounted the QS4 with the standard T-Bracket that comes with them.
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. The sound they provide is not easily localized either. Just like Clint said in the review, the QS4 are easy to drive. I can easily push those speakers on an entry level Denon 688. If you have a larger room and are running the M60's for the little price difference between the the 2 models go with the QS8's
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