Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater New HT setup, looking for info.

Most floorstanding will have enough bass to handle music and your M80 is definitely adequate. However, for movies, you cannot avoid a sub woofer since you want the feel the rumbling effect of an earthquake or avalance, the explosion of a cannon or volcano, the dinosaur's footsteps, etc.

As for cables, minimum 16 will work but of course, as you go thicker it will be better but more expensive.

I've been considering the Onkyo TX-SR800 myself, I also found the JVC RX-DP9VBK for $529.00, or the Kenwood VR-6070, did you have a chance to compare the Onkyo against these?

I didn't have a chance to compare receivers, just searched through Crutchfield for info. The biggest sale for me was the net tune build into the receiver. I can plug it into my home network. I use to be partial to sony, but ever since my friend got one, I wasn't that impressed. Onkyo has lots of features, and build a good product. Their reviews seem to hold consistent.

I guess I need to order a sub now after talking to everyone. Thanks for your rely's. I like to do things right the first time. Also, does Axiom allow you to trade up? I ordered the VP100, but I'm guessing that I will want the VP150 soon.

I'd say return the VP100 right now while you are still in your 30 day period and get the VP150. It will be a MUCH better match to those M80's. Remember, the center channel is meant to lock action that takes place on the screen to the screen. That's the majority of what you hear in a movie. This is not a good place to cut corners.