Re: New axiom owner here
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I probably would have bought the speakers with the bigger drivers if I had to do it again as I like my movies/music reference level if not higher than.
Definitely do the calibration to see if it helps, but if you purchased in the last 30 days you can upgrade and only pay the difference. Axiom will provide for the return shipping I believe.
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Re: New axiom owner here
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Exactly. I have friday off and intend to put these speakers through their paces. I'll use AVIA and an SPL meter to set the system. If I have everything calibrated to the best of my ability and feel like the speakers are running out of steam at high volumes, I'll upgrade to the bigger 6.5" drivers. I don't completely feel right doing this, as Axiom would get stuck with a shipping bill and "used" speakers essentially.
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That's just a part of doing business jethro. The "used/returned" speakers either get sold through their factory outlet or through their online auction.
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The M22s are likely to have the same characteristics as the M2s you have with more power handling. The M3s will sound somewhat different. The driver size isn't necessarily the determining factor in power handling or steam (as it were).
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Jethro,
I'm not sure what crossover point you are using, I'll just assume 80hz. If this is the case try 100hz for the M2's and 100. You have some excellent subwoofers, let them do as much work as possible and in doing so will take some strain of the mains and allow them to play cleaner. See if this makes any difference at reference levels with the in-walls at all.
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DH, as you know, returned speakers aren't sold in the Outlet, which uses brand-new speakers which may have small cosmetic flaws. Just pointing this out again for new prospective Outlet purchasers.
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DH, as you know, returned speakers aren't sold in the Outlet, which uses brand-new speakers which may have small cosmetic flaws. Just pointing this out again for new prospective Outlet purchasers. Interesting. So what happens to returned speakers? Are they sold as new?
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My understanding is they are sold via avenues like Ebay, Axiom Auction, or used by employees/friends of the company. Factory Outlet speakers are brand new and carry a new warranty, as John mentioned.
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Sir Quack is correct.
Returned Axioms are never sold through the Factory Outlet, only new models with slight cosmetic flaws that are invisible except on very close inspection. Most buyers can't find the flaws.
Sometimes returns are "parted out" and the enclosure goes into the wood chipper, where the output is used to make more MDF--eventually.
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That's good to know Alan. Why do I want to watch the movie Fargo now?
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