Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Re: Axiom Subs
myrison #237472 12/31/08 05:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
Seriously Ken. I find I am watching a lot more movies now that I have a 5.1 system. Even Hunter S. Thompson sounds better in 5.1... Well, maybe not. ;\)

If I watched movies only and was looking to buy another sub, I would probably seriously look at SVS or HSU.

 Quote:
I'm finding that I am in an endless pursuit for the best thing out there (at least in the ~$2k range)

It looks like I am sliding into this camp, but I still need my bang for the buck.

I also really like building stuff, so my next sub will probably be DIY. I have already downloaded winisd and started modeling different drivers.

What I really crave is to hear/feel the 32ft stop on a pipe organ in all its glory. That is where I can tell the 350 is missing the lowest notes. I can feel the pipe organ rumble as notes move down the scale, and then it just kind of fades or flattens out.

To be clear, I really like my EP350. It is a good choice for a first sub. Where I have seen posts on other sites about troubles integrating the sub with the mains, I have had absolutely no issues. It performs well for movies: I get good rumble and a little shake. Kabooms are clean, they are just missing a little punch I guess.



Last edited by fredk; 12/31/08 05:55 PM.

Fred

-------
Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
Re: Axiom Subs
fredk #237483 12/31/08 07:22 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
 Originally Posted By: fredk
It performs well for movies: I get good rumble and a little shake. Kabooms are clean, they are just missing a little punch I guess.



Sure it's not your (also) sucky room? I think it won't matter how good my sub might be...ultimately, the poor room destroys it!


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: Axiom Subs
MarkSJohnson #237500 12/31/08 08:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 505
B
BoB/335 Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
B
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 505
The EP350 would certainly be at the high end of a sub budget for me. So I guess I'd be looking between $500-$800 for a sub. Anything that would give an EP350 a run for it's money?

(I should probably ask that on a more nuetral forum)

Re: Axiom Subs
BoB/335 #237504 12/31/08 08:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 1
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 1
Try this from Hsu Research. Many here use Hsu subs. Very good subs for an affordable price. I've been using the VTF3 mkII for years now, and love it.


***********
"Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose
Re: Axiom Subs
St_PatGuy #237510 12/31/08 08:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
J
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
J
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
The PB12-nsd from SVS is the equivalent in price to the EP350, but it reaches to 18hz and even lower in room. I had one and thought it was very good till I traded up to the PB13Ultra.


Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70
Re: Axiom Subs
jakewash #237512 12/31/08 08:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 505
B
BoB/335 Offline OP
aficionado
OP Offline
aficionado
B
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 505
Anyone familiar with this? Love it's size!

Bravus 10D - Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer

Re: Axiom Subs
BoB/335 #237582 01/01/09 02:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
The 350 from the factory outlet is a great deal. Alans article comparing against the 3 letter companies proved this sub can compete just fine.


M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85


Re: Axiom Subs
SirQuack #237595 01/01/09 04:06 AM
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,898
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,898
Any chance you have a link to that article? I don't remember it and couldn't find it from a quick glance through the article lists.

Jason


Epic 80-800: HG Cherry
Re: Axiom Subs
myrison #237645 01/01/09 07:23 AM
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
Jason, I don't recall that Alan wrote a separate article on that, but I do recall this post on the subject.


-----------------------------------

Enjoy the music, not the equipment.


Re: Axiom Subs
BoB/335 #237650 01/01/09 08:13 AM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
Bob. On more 'neutral' forums the bias is towards SVS and HSU because they are the most popular. They also happen to build good subs, but be aware that there is that popularity bias.

Jason. I thought you felt that the PB12 had some bloat/boom compared to the EP350 V2?

Mark. Thanks for depressing me again. I had almost convinced myself to ignore the fact that my room sucks. ::sticks tongue out::

Now that I am over the WOW of great speakers and used to the sound of my room, I am getting a good feel for what is room suckage and what is other stuff. I already get a little better sound now that I have greatly reduced the 40Hz null. Where I notice stuff missing is on the low rumbling LFE (probably 30Hz and below) and on really low synth and organ notes. The impact is just not there on really low lfe and the sound of the organ/synth just flattens. That last bit could probably be improved a little more if I could improve the 42Hz area a little more but still...

Bob. If you are handy and don't mind a big box in your theater, for $700 you could build a sub that betters the EP600 and may well rival the EP800. Box size (or the desire for small boxes that to big things) is a real limiting factor in commercial subs. You would be looking at a displacement of 10-12cf.


Fred

-------
Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
Page 2 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Moderated by  alan, Amie, Andrew, axiomadmin, Brent, Debbie, Ian, Jc 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Need Help Graphic

Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics24,940
Posts442,457
Members15,616
Most Online2,082
Jan 22nd, 2020
Top Posters
Ken.C 18,044
pmbuko 16,441
SirQuack 13,840
CV 12,077
MarkSJohnson 11,458
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 386 guests, and 4 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newsletter Signup
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4