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If I'm not mistaken, Night Mode compresses the dynamic range so you can hear all of the detail without having the volume up too loud, so you can listen at night without disturbing others. So, as a rule, you want night mode off.
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JBS,
you might be more happy with a couple of M2s wired in parallel, or a couple of M22 centre channels. (vertically orientated of course).
just a suggestion.
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JBS,
you might be more happy with a couple of M2s wired in parallel, or a couple of M22 centre channels. (vertically orientated of course).
just a suggestion.
Hm.. How come?
HG Cherry M80's, QS8's, VP150, and a pair of EP500's
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Hm.. How come?
Some people prefer the sound of the Axiom bookshelves compared to the axiom centre channel. I have heard both the VP150, and my dual centre M2s...I like the sound of the dual M2s better...the VP150 sounded just as you described...at least to my ears. It doesn't matter to my father-in-law, which is why I suggested the VP150 centre for his room.
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Yep, that's exactly what night mode is.
You said "...it got to the point where I wanted to do something about it.". Does this mean that this problem has been getting worse?
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Yep, that's exactly what night mode is.
You said "...it got to the point where I wanted to do something about it.". Does this mean that this problem has been getting worse?
No. I wouldn't say that. I would say it didn't bother me that much at first. But time and time again I had to low the treble to the point I decided to post a question.
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Hm.. How come?
Some people prefer the sound of the Axiom bookshelves compared to the axiom centre channel. I have heard both the VP150, and my dual centre M2s...I like the sound of the dual M2s better...the VP150 sounded just as you described...at least to my ears. It doesn't matter to my father-in-law, which is why I suggested the VP150 centre for his room.
Interesting. Would switching the VP150 channel with the M22 channel give me a hint that it could be the overall sound of the VP150?
HG Cherry M80's, QS8's, VP150, and a pair of EP500's
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Interesting. Would switching the VP150 channel with the M22 channel give me a hint that it could be the overall sound of the VP150?
Yes it would. if you can situate the M22 vertically, it would be best. IF you like the M22, you will like the M2.
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Since I've been using essentially the same setup for several years (Harmon Kardon AVR635, M22's, QS8's, VP150), I'll chime in. John is right in that the 635 does not have the THX Re-EQ option.
I don't know how long your night mode has been at 'mid', but that should definitely be off, unless you truly are using it with the intention that it was designed for. Turning night mode off seriously might rectify your problem.
I use the H/K auto-EQ on more than off, and do find it useful. As discussed, perhaps try using that again.
Maybe try some resistors in the VP150 and see if that tames the harshness of the tweeters you are hearing.
Bottom line, with my system, I've never noticed a pattern of the problem you're describing. Sure, a particular DVD or CD might have a little harshness, but that is more the source. So something sounds a little strange in your case. Hope you can figure it out.
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Yes it would. if you can situate the M22 vertically, it would be best. IF you like the M22, you will like the M2.
We must get together to try all the different speakers we have as centers, VP100,VP150,M2,M3,M22,M60 and get Mojo to bring an M80! I think this would give us an extremely good idea as to which would make the best center for most people.
Jason
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