OK, here goes. I have made many searches and read a hundred or so posts as I try to get the feel of this site and the available information contained here before I start a new thread and waste any of your time. (We could be listening to music. I don’t do well keyboarding when I’m cranking the tunes.). My first three questions are not answered in the messages that I could find. My forth question is answered only indirectly by positive comments on other brands of subs (SVS/Hsu). I will follow my questions with some background for those of you that don’t mind taking an extra minute to see why I am asking.
1. What is the efficiency of MK 750 THX speakers?
2. How does this efficiency compare to the Axiom M80?
3. What is current opinion here on the comparison of MK and Axiom?
4. Should I order a different Sub than the EP350 that comes with Epic 80 system?
I read with interest Hawkson101 link about their journey to the local stores and the list of speakers looked at. MK fell well down that list but contrary to that opinion I found the MK 750 THX very nice. The sound stage was very wide and the vocals were high on stage even though the 750s were relatively low on the optional stands. The high end seemed bright the first time I listened but on following trips back to the store with my own CDs in hand (Old fashioned Rock) I found the brightness not to be an issue. I auditioned the MKs with a Denon 3803 (110x7) and they sounded great but I didn’t think they played as loud I had hoped. I had the volume set to zero db, which I believe to be only 18 db from the top. I assumed that this was due to the 4 ohm current hogs that I’ve read about, but after reading other posts here and reviews elsewhere I now believe it may not be the 4 ohm rating in and of itself but the lack of efficiency of the MKs. I am purchasing the Denon 3805 (120x7) and planned on buying the MKs next month when the 3805 arrives. I was all set to write out the check, until yesterday, when an Audioholics Review turned me on to Axiom. (http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/AxiomAudio_Epic80a.html)
I can’t preview the Axioms (unless there is someone in Spokane willing to help) but then again I can’t find a bad review anywhere and you all just may have convinced me that I need to reconsider my MK purchase. If any of you have more info on the efficiency rating of the MKs compared to Axiom or share your opinions on how they compare, it would be most helpful. It would give me a good idea since I listened to the MKs extensively.
What I didn’t see here was as much support for the EP350 Sub. I planned on ordering the whole Epic 80 set and even considered ordering 2 of the EP350 subs. I see Hsu and SVS mentioned as a better speaker or was it just a better value? You folks tell me. The sub that I was considering with an MK purchase was the high rated V-125. I am a “matching set” kind of a guy and would prefer one order, one matching finish, etc. Thanks for helping me put together a new HT!
