If you are looking at 3rd party measurments, the Ascend CBM 170 measures extremely well for its price point (similar price bracket to the M3/M22) 2 x 6. I think it is a more valid starting point than the Ushers.

I am not going to speak for Axiom but I do believe that the Axiom staff take part in double blind listening tests of competitors products. From what I understand Axioms design goals/philosophy are an ongoing combination of measurements/linear response and double blind listening tests which determine the final product and any modifications (crossover etc) to the initial design after its release.



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