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Wattage is not that important. You are buying a speaker for how it sounds, not what it can use. The M60 is generally considered to be much more accurate than the M40, as are the M22. The watts you are referring to are simply a maximum, using less on a better speaker is not waste. If you are...

Congratulations. It is good to see a company do something to try to right their wrongs. Keith

Yes, you could indeed. Not so much in sound but in quality. Unless you have a really big room than I would look at the M22ti, M60ti, Studio 40/60, they are the best for the money IMO. Keith

I don't think that the Paradigm monitor series is comparable to anything Axiom makes. I would feel safer comparing the paradigm studio series. The Studio/40 is one of the better speakers in the world for the money as far as I am concerned. Also in that short list are the Axiom M22ti and the...

You should check out the Axiom forum, they will be able to steer you right. My personal opinion would be to buy the m60 (or M22ti), the VP150 and the QS8 from Axiom. If you are buying a set like this you can ask and they will probably give you 10% off. Then for your subwoofer go with Hsu or SVS...

I would look at the Axiom M60 or the Rocket RS250 or 550. These brands sound very different, but are both great value for the money. Both Axiom and Rocket have center channels that are better (in my opinion) than the LCR600. Keith

If you look at some random internet auction sites you might just find a matching center for as low as $239...if that is acceptable. Keith

If it helps you feel better you can get a refurb AVR-125 straight from HK for $228. I know it is more than you want to spend, but some people will pay a little bit more for peace of mind. Keith

There is no hurry for you to rush out and get an amp. Your reciever will do just fine. After you finish your speakers and get bored, then start looking for an amp. There will always be something to buy, no hurry to buy it all now. Keith

You could try the Rocket ELT package. I don't think it will be as good, but I believe everyone that says it is a great value. For more than $800 you could try 5 Axiom M3tis and a Hsu STF-2. Keith

I will tell you that HK and Axiom sound great paired together. If you can squeeze it in your budget upgrade to the HK 325, I wish I had because it has preouts. I don't think you can lose with the Ascends as long as you don't mind the looks. The next best choice is the M3ti's, and they are pretty...

Hey guys, I am looking for the best Louis Armstrong album out there. CD, DVD-A, SACD I don't care, I will listen in stereo only. Anyone have any recommendations? Keith

There are not a ton of great floorstanders out there for that kind of money as far as I am concerned. The JBL E60 is around $370. If it were my money I might buy the Axiom M3ti for $275 and then go a little over budget to get some black stands. You might get them cheaper if you call to see if...

Can't give you a side by side comparison, but I love my Axiom's and I truly think I have one of the best deals in speakers. For $400 I don't think there are many speakers that beat the M22 for clarity, accuracy and articulation. There are speakers that sound more inviting to me, but I love the...

With a sub I think they would be pretty comprable, without a sub I would take the Studio/20. Keith

The HK AVR 125 does not have pre-outs. If you like the sound of the Klipsch speakers than your reciever will be able to power them easily. If you like JBL they make plenty of great speakers for the money also. As for subs, go with Hsu or SVS. Keith

Obviously "best buy" depends on your price range. Let us know what you think a reasonable price range would be. If you don't know for sure what you want to spend do a search for other threads like this and see what else is being spent. In general I would recommend the Rocket ELT setup from...

I think for a great bang for the buck you should just do 5 (or 6) bookshelf speakers (i.e. use one for a center channel instead of a dedicated center.) You could try something like paradigm mini-monitors or titans. Or on the higher end Axiom M2ti ($255/pair.) I espceially reccomend this with...

I would try to find the M&K S-150 THX speakers if I had a dedicated HT. Keith

Sony makes some bookshelves that are $25 each. They don't sound great but they are going to sound great to anyone that usually listens to TV speakers and they don't look like $25 speakers. If you want bass it is going to cost you and you will have to trade overall quality. Keith

With your budget you are definantly going to want bookshelves. If you want to buy locally I would go to Best Buy and look at JBL and Athena bookshelves. If you want to put most of your money up front than spend about $450 on your left, right and center, then go to CC and get the Sony bookshelves...

Right now they are having the Bose hour on SNBC. I am actually pretty proud of how they are selling everything. Pretty much all of their attention is focused on simplicity and ease of use, which as far as I am concerned is the only real selling point of Bose. Oh well, if the buyers have the...

I am planning on buying a VTF-2, really just wondered how the Dayton stacked up against other subs in it price range, mainly those from B&M stores, as I realize that other internet stores are going to have about the same value level.

About the Sub, if the subs we mentioned are COMPLETLY out of your price range and you want to stay local than I would just go to Circuit City and get the CHT-12, though bang for the buck it is a definant step away from the others mentioned. Just to clarify: VTF-2: If you get lucky and get a...

Shawn - I am getting rid of the Polk's because I purchased R50's at $99 each before I knew what I was doing. As I learned a little more I bought the CSi40. I realized that my mains couldn't keep up with my center, started really looking around and realized I was going to be needing new mains...

This is really a hypothetical question, as having one VTF-2 is the perfect size/cost/performance option for me, but would two Parts Express Dayton subs compete with a VTF-2. I guess they wouldn't have the low-end of the HSU, but how soundly would the pair stomp the $300 offerings from Velodyne...

Eric - Even for 2-channel music you are recommending the Dreamcatcher? I would take ANY Totem speaker above the Dreamcatcher over even the Axiom M80, but I can't imagine the Dreamcatcher bookshelves blending as well with a sub as the M22, which is what he is comparing. Now if he throws the...

I would lean towards the Axioms from what I hear, but if you talk about stepping up to any of the other Totem's, then I would say Totem. Keith

Go now and buy the polks you looked at, I am getting rid of my polk gear, but for primarily HT it is incredible. Do yourself a favor and step up to the Csi40 for sure, they can be had for around $250 (that is exactly what I am selling mine for if you are curious) and then I would get the Rti70's...

If I were going for that look I would do all in wall speakers, and then find a good place to hide an SVS sub in the "ice white" finish. That is about the cleanest look you could create, and most likely the one with the highest WAF. Keith