Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners I need help selecting a new system.

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Wid, she say less flatering things about you

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That's ok, so does mine .

I don't see the size of your room anywhere on this thread. The Audioholics review (of which I am intimately familiar) clearly stated that the orbs are really only appropriate for smaller rooms...and even then broke up at higher volumes. Really, the WAF is super high (heck, the HAF is high...those things are cool) but the sound does not really compare to the axioms. And yes, the Mod2 is a must, unless you put them in a bedroom.

I know that WAF can be a very important factor in these decisions, however, I strongly suggest that you buy whatever YOUR heart tells you, and then trying to get her acceptance/forgiveness later. If you cannot get those, just wait a little longer, when things calm down a bit.

HSU is the way to go for a sub (or SVS) - better value for the money.

I considered by YSP-1 also at first. It was suggested on Audioholics for the 3K budget. Biggest WAF in my case.
Sound was good at the store, but I had an asymetrical room and it wouldn't fit in the furniture after measuring things at home. But it was an OK setup - mind you I hadn't listened to Axioms before.

Back to Audioholics, next budget level up (5K) = the Axioms M22s - Grand Master modified package.
That's where I heard of them and researched more.
I also realized that I could put QS4/QS8s on the wall without using the extra stands. The mounting brackets are included: my QS8 are right against the wall which I like better. Wife likes that they're not sticking out from the wall.

So after checking out Axiom and figuring the floorstandings
were quite close to the bookshelves + stands, I picked M60s / QS8s / VP100 and EP350. After just one day of use, I can tell the YSP-1 and M60s are in a different class. You pay for it, but it's certainly a level up.

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I strongly suggest that you buy whatever YOUR heart tells you

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As long as you're OK with her buying whatever HERheart tells her, I see no problem with this philosophy.

There's always BOSE.

Just kiddin fellas. I felt compelled to say that for some reason........:)