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I also considered ED as well, but with the recent amp problems Lets hope both of your ep500s amps fair well. If you haven't noticed Axiom too has had their share of amp problems. Agreed, just I have not noticed Axiom having 4 replacement amps in a row, as well as a public statement that they "resolved" their amp issues...
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Its interesting watching you go through the purchase decision. Those AE subs would have given you significantly more output than the EP500 as they are very efficient drivers AND they can handle a lot of power.
The question is, do you really need more output than the EP500s give you? Probably not.
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Its interesting watching you go through the purchase decision. Those AE subs would have given you significantly more output than the EP500 as they are very efficient drivers AND they can handle a lot of power.
The question is, do you really need more output than the EP500s give you? Probably not. Absolutely Fred, those 15" drivers would have peeled the paint off my walls. You are right, real world listening, I would never use all that output on a consistent basis. I think with dual EP500's, I will have a nice even controlled response with adequate depth and spl's. I'm about 50/50 movies and music, so the articulation of the EP500 with music should be an improvement. Dana
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At least if you have a problem with the Axiom subs, you can tells your friends you have an Axiom problem.
If you buy eD subs, well........
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You have a good point Mark 
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you can tells your friends  I hope me don't have to "tells" me friends Mark
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Well, my dual EP500's shipped today. Should have them next week sometime. I'll post the results with a mini review, pics if you want them...of course I'm sure most know what they look like.
Pretty anxious to hear the results.
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Based on my experience, Dana, if something does go awry with one of your EP500's, it will be taken care of, and quickly at that.
My first 500 lasted two weeks and just pooped. Replacement amp came pronto and all has been fine since December. I had two Mac's do that to me within a year of each other. 3rd one lasted 10 years and then got sold. So, it's about making things right. And you can always return them if they don't float your boat or dislocate your foundation sills.
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Based on my experience, Dana, if something does go awry with one of your EP500's, it will be taken care of, and quickly at that.
Yes, When I first got my EP350 one of the speaker terminals busted off & Axiom was 1st rate getting me a replacement amp. Like you say, Axiom was very quick to resolve the issue. So, no worries here 
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Well, I got my Dual EP500's today, haven't had much time to get them dialed in yet. But so far, it looks like I made the right choice. The difference between these and my EP350 and PL-200 is night and day. I was debating between the dual EP500's or dual SVS PC12-Plus's. I don't know what the SVS's would of sound like, but I think I'm pretty happy with these. Music listening especially is awesome. Haven't had a chance to play any heavy bass movies yet. Once I get these dialed in with my SMS-1 they should sound really great! Thanks to all for the advice... Dana
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