Totally confused about speakers

[jcPanny]

Main speakers

Sahihai,
Great sub, you should consider the Axiom M22's for mains so that they can keep up. Order from the Outlet page for an extra discount.
Also disagree, on the QS4 and QS8 speakers. They are designed for the surround channels. However, some people prefer direct radiators for the surround backs (7.1) vs. a dipole or bipole type speaker like the QS series.

 

[sahihai]

JCPanny, thanks for the suggestion on mains. Also, you mentioned that your disagree on the QS4 or QS8. Any reason why? I am going in for a 5.1 setup.

BTW, got a date..the sub gets delivered on 25th Sept. Hats off to the guys at SVS! Erik/Ron have been very helpful all the way.

 

[jcPanny]

Axiom QS speakers

JCPanny, thanks for the suggestion on mains. Also, you mentioned that your disagree on the QS4 or QS8. Any reason why? I am going in for a 5.1 setup.

The QS4/8s are designed for the surround channels and can be easily mounted on the side wall. Dolby, DTS, Audioholics, and others recommend a dipole or bipole type speaker for the surrounds in HT to provide a disperse surround field. It allows several listening positions to get the same surround effect. Also, the QS8 has received several good reviews.

There are a couple minor drawbacks to the unique QS design. With the woofer on top, you don't want it too close to the ceiling. Also, do to the woofer on the bottom, you have to buy the expensive axiom stands if you cant wall mount them. The additional drivers also make them more expensive, but you get what you pay for.

With axiom's great trial policy, comparing the QS speaker to a bookshelf is not out of the question.

 

[stevenassco]

personally I would stick to 1 manufacture

have you looked at a Paradigm setup? You can get a great matched setup from 1K-2K - depending if you want a floorstanding or monitor style fronts. The Espirit setup is right around $1500 I think with the Phantom being a bit more.