Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Dual EP800 vs SVS Ultra 16

I've been just recently following this thread.

I was wondering if I could get your opinion on a few things?

I've been comparing subs via specifications and reviews to dollars

I can get an axiom ep500 for 1700 Canadian to my door.(and this is before any sales or loyalty discount)

Or I can get a SVS PB-2000 for 1100 (cad) to my door

An PSA 15S is about 1500 (cad) to my door.

An HSU uls-15 is 800 American plus shipping.


In the majority of reviews I've read, all these subwoofers vastly out perform the ep500, yet cost the same or much cheaper. All have intelligent dsp, weigh more, have bigger amps, etc.

I understand many reviews done on axiom are not the v4.

I also like how the manufacturing is done here in Canada.

I'm ready to pull the trigger in 2019 and buy an ep500, but it's extremely hard to ignore what is out there. Many of these companies have a long history of making subwoofers and only subwoofers(initially).

To hear you say the ep800 performed better and sounds better than the svs pb16 ultra is extremely interesting.

With all this said, in your opinion, why is the ep500 superior or on par to the subs mentioned?

I mean, I'm willing to pay extra just because this company has given me amazing customer service and it makes its own stuff in Canada, but I guess what I'm asking for is reassurance in my choice

I also don't want to let my axiom fan boyism to cloud my judgement either lol