Originally Posted By: BoB/335

The 850's are a speaker one can listen to for hours, with not a bit of fatigue. I would also look at the X-Statiks. For the $$$, and especially with a good subwoofer, they are remarkable. One Caveat, should you still want to go with Axioms - get the wood finish. The vinyl is pretty fragile and prone to rolling at the seams. Hope this helps !! Craig


I suppose each person has their own opinion, and I have never heard the 850's myself. Not supprised the more expensive speaker sounds better to some people. But, I have listened to my M80s for hours too, and never felt listening fatigue. And I not only own 5 speakers in the Epic 80/500 for almost 5 years, but also own a pair of AX'2 from 1986, and I have never noticed the vinyl to be fragile and prone to rolling at the seems.

Has anyone else ever heard of this problem with the vinyl finish from Axiom?

paul

paul

Axiom M80, VP180, Qs8, EP500
Epson 3020
Rotel RB-880
Denon AVR-990