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Re: Auditioning Axioms In Your Area
2packer #307538 05/21/10 07:44 PM
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Adrian....I was listening to Pandora some until I upgraded from Samsung to Panasonic, (who, by the way is suppose to have Pandora at some point and time), and I was getting into music. My youngest son keeps me loaded with music.

I would like to hear the 60s and the 80s to where I can make my decision. I have made up my mind about the XPA-5.

So, Adrian, concerning your unbiased opinion you see Axioms as "True"? Can you elaborate on that wisdom? What other speakers have you owned for comparison? If you don't mind me asking.

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Rob

Re: Auditioning Axioms In Your Area
woodsart #307540 05/21/10 07:55 PM
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I think by 'True', Adrian is refering to the fact most of Axiom's linup has a flat frequency response and plays back the source as it is was recorded, no coloration. For other 'True' speakers I would refer to Paradigm Studio series for a sound similar to Axiom. Focal has a few in their line up I would call true as do Monitor Audio with their Gold Series and a few others I have heard.


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Re: Auditioning Axioms In Your Area
jakewash #307543 05/21/10 08:09 PM
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What Jay said re colouration. Monitor Audio RS series and Paradigm Studios were the two other speakers that I gave serious consideration to before my leap of faith on the M80s based Axiom setup I now have. My choice was influenced, in large part by price as well as a few forum members here who had compared the M80s to Paradigm Studio 100s favourably. I feel I would have been happy with any of these speakers, though, they all had the detailed, clean sound I was looking for just some were a little pricier. My auditioning also included Klipsh, Energy, Infinity, Mission, and a few others.


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Adrian #307549 05/21/10 08:39 PM
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Thanks, that is helpful, you guys are great....Adrian wish you lived closer where I could take a listen. So, 'leap of faith' lead you to the purchase of the 80s without auditioning???? Or did you take a listen?

I would like to see your set-ups...have any pics. I know I am a worry wart...sorry.

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woodsart #307557 05/21/10 09:06 PM
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Yes, I had some reservations about buying speakers I hadn't actually heard but the guys here had reassured me that the M80s were similar to the sound of the Studio 100s which I'd already auditioned. Now, the other thing I should mention is that Debbie at Axiom offered to open the Axiom plant on her day off(!!!) so that I could hear the M80s...I decided that since I lived within 3 hrs drive, I would simply buy the speakers(pick them up myself), try them in my own home and go from there. If I didn't like them, I'd pack them back up and return them myself, or obviously keep them if I liked them. I spent a couple of days messing around with placement as well as my new Denon AVR before I really started to appreciate the M80s, although I was surprised at the bass they could generate immediately.

My setup is pretty typical of the guys with "non-dedicated" home theatres....M80s/VP150/QS8s,(although I bought a Paradigm DSP3400 Sub on sale locally), 52" LCD and a Denon AVR and BD player. Have a look at SRoode's or RickF's for some really nice HT's.


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Adrian #307569 05/21/10 09:24 PM
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Here is a link to the pics I posted of my setup in the Gallery

http://axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showgallery&Number=296221


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Re: Auditioning Axioms In Your Area
jakewash #307889 05/24/10 12:18 AM
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I'm in the Buffalo, NY area if anyone is willing to let me listen to their Axioms. \:\)

I see someone is in Clarence, but there was no user name attached.

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Spall #307890 05/24/10 02:03 AM
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Welcome. Maybe that Clarence entry should have indicated "ask Axiom". In any case, it'd be a good idea to contact Axiom directly to see if they can assist you with an audition.


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JohnK #307935 05/24/10 01:50 PM
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Hi,

Axiom is also limited to the Axiom owners who have registered to offer an audition of their Axiom system.

For New York state they are:
Clarence Center - M80, VP150, QS8, EP600V - Epic 80 - 600 - 7.1
East Northport (Long Island) : M22, VP150, QS8(3) (bjkramer)
Newburg : M60, VP150, QS8, EP350 (snakeyes)
Port Chester : M3, VP100, QS8, EP175, M2 (ask Axiom)
Sands Point : M3, VP100, QS4, (ask Axiom)
Staten Island : M80, VP150, QS8, EP600 (ditcin)

I will gladly initiate the first communication with the ones showing (ask Axiom) as a contact link.


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Re: Auditioning Axioms In Your Area
Jc #307973 05/25/10 12:22 AM
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Spall - I'm in Lancaster, not too far. Send me a private message.


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