Outlaw M200 Monos.

My test CD is Kenny Loggins Greatest Hits. Plenty of bass, mid and treble.

The M200s seem to drive the Axiom 80's with more punch and tightness. If I switch between pure direct and stereo, the sub cuts in. Switching back and forth, the 80s bass response becomes more like my Axiom EP500 sub. Not as deep but just as clear and defined and musical as the sub.

Switching the banana plugs between the receiver and the amps, I listened to the same cd while watching the clock to get the same time frames for both. The amp seems to have a cleaner sound very similiar to the differences between the Axiom 60's and to 80's. A cleaner, clearer sound.

Then I crank it up. 95dB to me is real loud. The bass response of the 80's is almost unbelievable. For CD music you'd never need the sub. The highs are crystal clear. Chimes used in some numbers ring very clear. Clearer than the receiver.

I used the SPL meter to check channel levels and did not have to adjust after set-up. I bought Outlaw PCA cables and I like the locking mechanism.

The 3rd mono will be here next week for the center channel.

I am very pleased with my HT setup so far. I think the monos will be a good addition.

IMHO,

Bug

You have the Axiom EP500 sub - wow! I envy you there.

That is exactly the sub that I am saving up for at the moment. I've been eying the Axiom 80's as well, so it's really good to read about your experience. I'm surprised that you would say that the sub is not needed for CD (?) The 80's must be better in the bass regard than I had imagined!

I believe tha a lot of prople drive their fronts with 2 channel amps for stereo. The 80's are great. I listen "pure direct" to cds. To me, the 80's are good listening at any level.

The EP500 changed my dvd experience.

I do, and using the stereo plug you linked earlier too. Everything's working great.

I use the 12v trigger from my 950 to turn 7 M200's on and off. As Gonk pointed out when he referenced this thread , the Outlaw's Scott said:

Thanks to all; I just installed them and all 3 have the 12v trigger.

So far, have not been able to test with and without the amps to compare, but they sure sound great; very clear at high volumes.

Look forward to your comparison. So far I have been fine with "music on" setting.

Me too