Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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I believe the 94 is THX certified, this carries a test with 4 ohm loads, IIRC.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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Oh yea, this thread has a topic! I'm glad moving the sub around has resulted in a dramatic improvement. You must have had a serious null at the listening position. I was lucky. When I plunked down my EP350 in one of the only two spots where it would fit, I got a very good bass response at the listening position. Given how much we have spent on our systems, I really think it is worth while picking up an spl meter and using software like REW to set up the sub. The room is #2 only to the speakers in what has the greatest effect on sound! I did my sound card calibration for REW this afternoon and will do my first measurement run when I get home after work. It will be nice and quiet at 4:00am. As for that whiney post whore part, it will just make us all appreciate you more when you come back and post about how stupendously amazing your new audio rig really is once its all set up and tweeked.
Fred
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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enthusiast
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Wow....
I have nothing useful to add except I will think(and read all forums) twice before typing any complaints on this forum.
Anyhow I am getting sleepless nights waiting for my M80s,VP150 and Qs4 to arrive. Denon 3808 is already here.
Sleepless in Chicago
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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jwright350, First off, welcome to the forum. Your frustration is entirely understandable. Many of us have received damaged packages that seem as if FedEx used them for warehouse bowling. (I've received similarly damaged packages from UPS as well.) From what I can recall, most of us haven't actually received damaged speakers and found the packaging to be sufficient to fend off the perils of shipment. I also find it hard to believe that Axiom would have packed a damaged speaker. The driver damage you saw could have happened during shipping. I am not surprised in the least that they were quick to remedy that situation, though. I agree that the T brackets are a bit flimsy, but they are designed with holes on the wings for a reason. I would never consider mounting them without securing the wings to the wall. I used four screws, myself -- one on each end of the horizontal section, and two at the ends of the vertical section. The Full Metal Brackets do put them to shame, however. How large is your room? The EP500 can definitely output clean bass in large rooms, but if you want a gut-punching effect, you may have to double up. It's a matter of physics. Hopefully, as your brain breaks in to the new sound, you'll find the nuances of music and films are coming through much better. It's totally fine if you determine that the Axiom sound is not for you. Everyone is different. Nice post Peter. It set the tone for others to follow, which could have gone the other way (not so friendly and helpful).
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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Who knew Peter was so capable. I don't think it would have gone the other way, not now anyway, maybe a few years ago.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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I had my coffee before I replied, otherwise it could have gone south pretty damn fast.
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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axiomite
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Who knew Peter was so capable. I think its 'cause Amy emails him every once in a while reminding him she will personally come beat the crap out of him and take his 'Bytes away if his next 10k posts are not useful.
Fred
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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You mean that'll happen if I hit 10000? I quit.
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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Oh, the 94 has the power to run everything and it is 4 ohm stable....no problem. At -15db setting on the dial its enough to make the neighboors mad. At 0 on the dial you can no longer function and your vision goes blurry.
hijack away you anklebitters Page 74 of the SX94THX manual recommends using only 8 ohm speakers with this receiver. It states you can use 6 ohm speakers, but you have to make a change in the setup: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pio/pe...uctions0807.pdf"Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. 1 With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ ON while holding down the SETUP button. 2 Select SPEAKER using /, then select 8 Ω or 6 Ω using /. • SPEAKER 6 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω. • SPEAKER 8 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more." Although it does not have a 4 ohm setting, it may help.
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Re: Just got my Epic 80 7.1 and I'm underwhelmed
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We generally recommend against changing that type of setting, since it just ends up limiting the power, which could actually damage the speakers.
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