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I have been reading forums on here for the past couple of days and i love it. Axiom seems to be a hit with alot of people. So of course im thinking of purchasing some new speakers from Axiom. Im a college student with not alot of cash (i work in Best Buy home theater but i hate the crappy speakers they carry), and im looking for a nice set of bookshelves and a sub. I have a 10 x 12 bedroom, and im wondering if i should get the M3's or the M22's. I will be listening to music 60% of the time and movies 40%. are the M3's just as good as the M22's, because im sorta on a budget. and would theEP125v2 subwoofer sound good with this setup??? thanks for anyone's input, i really appreciate it!!!!
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Welcome man! Don't worry there are other college kids that hang here also, man I miss those days.  I've not owned the m3's or m22's but they both have a great reputation. Maybe some others will chime in soon. Consider ordering from the Factory Outlet, it will save you 10%. Also, if you buy 5 or more items, including any accessories, you get another 5%, this may help in your purchase decisions. Factory OutletThe m3's and m22's have very similar specs. The m3's have one 6.5" driver versus the m22's dual 5.25" drivers, but I think they both have great bass when combined with a sub for the freq's below your crossover setting of 80hz. The m22's are 1dB more efficient and handle 25more watts each, but those figures aren't a huge difference. For that size room I would think the EP175 would work fine. The 10" driver won't move as much air as a 12" driver, but it should work out fine. I've owned an EP350 prior to my current EP500 and was very happy with its performance, now I have an EP600 on the way. good luck...
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And im wondering if i should get the M3's or the M22's. I will be listening to music 60% of the time and movies 40%. are the M3's just as good as the M22's, because im sorta on a budget.
As an M3 owner who's had a chance to play around with the M22s as well, it really depends if there's a sub in your future. Without the sub, the M3s are your best bet... that was just reproven to me today while auditioning my speakers to a buddy - flick the M3s over to Large and they really stand well alone. With a sub, the M22s really shine - they're more detailed (to use a buzzword).
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Bigred(Cornell? Nebraska?), welcome. In a small room and with a small budget I'd suggest that with a good sub the M2s would serve you very well. As to the sub, again considering your budget, it may be more cost effective to consider something such as the Acoustech H-100 for around $250, rather than something more expensive.
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Bigred(Cornell? Nebraska?),
haha actually JohnK the user ID has no association with my college, its a nickname, i actually go to the University of Missouri. Anyway thanks for the input everyone. My budget is gonna be about $800 max for some bookshelves and sub. Now i understand the M22's shine with a sub, but do the M3's hold there own w/sub against the M22's w/sub??? And while were talking about these i might as well ask for input on the M2. Would i be better off just getting the M3's for the small price difference between it and the M2's? Because im looking for the best value overall. Has anyone purchased from the factory outlet? what kind of exterior flaws do they have? Cause if its noticeable stuff, i'd rather just buy in perfect condition. Well i appreciate all the input im getting thanks alot guys! Everyone on here gives great advice and is very friendly!
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My budget is gonna be about $800 max for some bookshelves and sub. Now i understand the M22's shine with a sub, but do the M3's hold there own w/sub against the M22's w/sub???
Again, I've heard both, and own M3s, once you add a sub to the M3s and set them down to "Small" on your receiver (so they're not taking the extra strain of the low range), that really helps clear them up.
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And while were talking about these i might as well ask for input on the M2. Would i be better off just getting the M3's for the small price difference between it and the M2's?
Never heard the M2s but I would lean towards the M3s for the small difference in price.
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Has anyone purchased from the factory outlet? what kind of exterior flaws do they have?
Based on pictures sent by others who have purchased from the outlet, you'll probably do more damage to them in their first month with you than will come from the factory. The F.O. isn't a dumping ground for damaged speakers, usually it'll be a small nick or flat spot on the razor sharp corners, enough that a customer paying full price might complain, but really, I've never heard anyone complain about the F.O. not being worth the money saved. The worst part is waiting the extra time... drives many people mad waiting for weeks for their speakers. 
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Thanks for the info BrenR. Very helpful. FO seems a little tempting now... Well its sounds like i'd be just fine going with the M3's and the sub. Now do these make better music or movie speakers? or do these speakers perform awesome on both levels? And since i work at Best Buy i get a discount on Magnolia HT. I really like Vienna Acoustics, i can get a set of HAYDNS for half price, very tempting but still more expensive, what do you all think???
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and are Axiom speakers really worth it???
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and are Axiom speakers really worth it???
That's a really loaded question on the Axiom forum. No one would be here if they didn't... (or they're trolls).
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Red, Axiom speakers have an outstanding performance/price ratio and it'd be hard to find something more "worth it". The reason that I suggested you consider the M2s is that the ability of the M22s(which I've had almost five years)with their dual midwoofers to play more loudly probably wouldn't be a factor with a sub in your small room. The M2 is an outstanding small speaker; the SoundStage review and NRC measurements should be of interest if you haven't studied them.
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