I use the EP350 sub in my system. It's no SVS, but it holds its own against the rest of the system, especially since I don't often crank it. When I move into a larger room I may order a second one.

I find the Axioms to be accurate; harsh is not a word I would use. Nor is fatigue; I do not have any problems listening to my set for hours on end, either for music or HT.

My friend does not currently have a sub, but he is planning on buying an EP350 and a VP150 center soon. He does not have room for surrounds yet so he plans on a 3.1 system for now. You can tell that his current setup, without the sub, is missing part of the material; you hear a lot of mid bass but low bass notes simply don't play.

The EP350 sub will probably be overkill for him, but he eventually wants to build to a system similar to mine, but in stages, which is why he is buying the larger sub.

Rather than putting a resistor into your speakers, you might want to play with EQ or with the 950's theater comp feature if you want less highs to come from the speakers. I find them to be pretty well balanced as they come from the factory, though.

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Matthew J. Hill
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