Originally Posted by craigsub @ AV Science Forum!
[Quote: Ted - The EP-500 is a real "sleeper" subwoofer. Most who experience it are suprised at its output ability. If the Velo was close, the EP-500 should do a fine job for you. With an open floorplan, try to get it as close as possible to your listening position. End Quote]
I received my Axiom EP 500 v.2 last week and have been Really Wow'ed with it's brute output power, finess, articulation and musical accuracy!!!
The EP500 has fit my floor plan best, fills my 5300cf home theater (opened to a 2000cf dining area) room with cement slab shaking, visceral impact bass that extends well beyond audibility (my hearing has been tested @ 0-15db threshold over most of the audible range) and never seems to strain or give up, always well controlled, musical with superb low bass tonality that sounds Right...I'm impressed (so are my neighbors, hehe)!!!
The folks here at Axiom (Jean, JC, Alan and Brent) have been Extremely friendly, helpful and professional in adding my decision between the EP500 or the EP600, but I believe the 500 is all I'll need for a Long Time! Well engineered, well made and a Superb performer at an Excellent value offer (now to get the rest of my HT up-to-par)!
Due to my minimal experience with subs, I can only quantify my comments and observations through my study of keyboard and instrumental music for 14 years (lower brass\bass major), a teacher of wind instruments for 5 years, an audiophile for 30 years and a lover of the art of music...forever!
If you need to consider a smaller, more cost effective, but powerful sub-bass system for your large HT setup, consider the EP500, you won't be disappointed!!
Ted
