Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater EP-600 Review thread.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, But, any updates on the use of the EP 600 ? If I have not missed anything, then you have been using it for the last few months. I am thinking of upgrading from SVS PC+20-39 to the EP 600. Any comments on this sub ?

Yes - It is still making fantastic bass. Powerful, musical, and did I mention powerful ?

You already do have a really good sub, it will be an incremental improvement - not a night and day difference.

Wow! That was quite a lesson! I expect the Sub Wars will go on for many more centuries! I have only one EP600, and I love it! :-)

Ritchie. The EP600 is an outstanding sub which excels in many important areas: high SPL, exceptionally linear frequency response, clarity, detail, low distortion, deep bass, won't bottom, low port noise and good aesthetics. While their are subs with more extension below 16hz such as your SVS, my review indicates much of the output in that range is harmonic and other distortions which explains why Axiom has chosen to limit output on this 12" driver subs to 16hz. The step up from the SVS 20-39 to the EP600 is significant. It is less the case with the EP500 but overall when you compare their relevant features, the 500 is also a better sub.

Thanks for the update. I saw a few threads about EP 500 refusing to wakeup and auto detect signals, I assume that the same problem does not exist in the EP 600. Do you guys have it in auto on mode or do you use trigger cables ?

I have my EP600 in auto mode. Never fails to wake up!

Actually there isn't really an 'auto-mode' with Axiom's 500/600 series subwoofers, they are either turned 'on' or 'off' with the power switch and while turned on the amplifiers stay on and do not go into an idle mode like the EP350, EP175 and EP125's do ... the 500/600's stay powered and on the ready at all times.

EP-500/600 Quick Setup Sheet

This is worrying. In Oman Summer, the whether can climb up to 50 centigrade (around 120 F). The house is naturally air-conditioned but when we leave for a long weekend or a holiday the house really heats up by the time we come back. This amp may fry in the excessive heat.

I noticed a trigger cable at the end, can this be used to switch it on and off when it is in the off mode ?

Nat:
You can always unplug it while you're gone...

Actually Nat, I don't think it can. It's a bit confusing, but the "trigger" seems to be an output, rather than an input, used to activate a second subwoofer. I could easily be mistaken however. Here's what the manual says about the "trigger."

"LINE OUT (RCA, Trigger and XLR Balanced):
An RCA line-level (female) output and balanced XLR output (male) are provided for connection to a second subwoofer. Use a standard shielded coaxial cable for connection of the RCA Line Out to the second subwoofer. If you are using balanced XLR connectors, then use the balanced Line Out for operation of a second EP500 or EP600."

Hopefully Alan, or someone else can explain the trigger's function better.

Should the trigger not be usable in the manner you wish, you could, of course, simply unplug the subwoofer while you're away. Another thing you could do is find a power controller that has switched and/or delayed outlets. These allow you to turn off anything you have plugged into a switched or delayed outlet without unplugging. I don't know what's available in your part of the world, nor what they would cost. I have the Belkin PureAV PF60 which I love, but it is EXPENSIVE. Much less expensive units can be found which will do the job, such as the PureAV PF30 which can be found, here in the states on the internet, for around $110. There are even less expensive units available. Just look for any power strip/conditioner/center that has switched and/or delayed outlets.

Edit: I just talked to Dennis, and he informs me I'm full of doodoo (as usual). He'll be along any minute to correct me. I failed to see that there are TWO trigger thingees, one an output as outlined above, and one an input. So yes, you CAN turn on your subwoffer with a trigger. Apologies for my misinforming everyone.

Here's what I overlooked in the manual:

"3.5mm MINI-Jack: this is for any 3Volt to 30Volt power on trigger. It is also intended for trigger-controlled operation with future Axiom products."