Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Just received my M80's but I have a problem...

Previous Thread

Next Thread

Just received my M80's but I have a problem... #344332 04/06/11 03:20 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON I just received my M80's in High Gloss Cherry. I have to say I'm not very happy with the finish. When I received my M60's they were spotless. On the M80's I'm seeing a lot of ...not properly glued or finished finish...as well the cones seem to be not properly fitted or something along that line. THis is on both speakers. I've attached some pics. I'd like your opinion if this is acceptable and I'm making too much of an issue. Last edited by DanielBMe; 04/06/11 03:30 PM.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344333 04/06/11 03:24 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire BlueJays1 connoisseur BlueJays1 connoisseur Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire I would not consider those to be A-Stock. Now the question is did you buy them as B-Stock (auction) or from the website as A-Stock? I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo. -Max Payne

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344334 04/06/11 03:36 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON I bought them from AStock. I never asked for B Stock. Plus I did pay full price. The price I paid was the same as when you go to the product page and select the speakers with the custom finish. Not sure if I should have posted this is as I didn't want to make Axiom look bad or anything like that. Just wasn't sure if this is what anyone considers acceptable. Just want to make that clear. Last edited by DanielBMe; 04/06/11 03:42 PM.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344335 04/06/11 03:42 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,955 PEI, Canada Murph axiomite Murph axiomite Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,955 PEI, Canada From the pics, I think it is worth contacting Axiom. I would be disappointed if I paid extra $ for a custom finish and it had that many imperfections. I expected shipping damage but that does look more like factory imperfections. Only a guess based on pics, of course. I'm pretty mellow and a single blemish I might live with vs. the hassle of negotiating a return but I think that there is enough there to warrant the discussion of what might be done for you. With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344336 04/06/11 03:43 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma T tomtuttle axiomite tomtuttle axiomite T Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma I'd CALL Axiom and ask them to make it right. I don't think those defects are acceptable for custom finish A-stock. bibere usque ad hilaritatem

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Murph #344337 04/06/11 03:44 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Just not sure what to do take a discount or have new ones resent. I'm just afraid that once you have an issue with the finish it will ruin that much more quicker. I sent an email to JC as he was the one I had dealt with.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344338 04/06/11 03:55 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA 2x6spds connoisseur 2x6spds connoisseur Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA The finish of those speakers is horrible - totally unacceptable even for B stock. They look like they were dragged across the ground. If that is how they arrived they should be returned for replacement or refund. Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... 2x6spds #344341 04/06/11 04:34 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy I thought this was a joke at first. The person who made and/or sent these must of been drunk or something. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... CatBrat #344342 04/06/11 04:45 PM Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 Lower Mainland, BC, Canada W Westcoast frequent flier Westcoast frequent flier W Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 Lower Mainland, BC, Canada Wow that finish is unacceptable. I am considering ordering a pair of M80's with a custom wood finish. When I see that type of craftmanship it is very concerning. There seems to be a large disconnect between everything that is said about Axiom speakers the craftmanship and the ones that were delivered. I think Axiom should chime in and provide their perspective as to what happened and more importantly what the resolution will be. If these speakers were custom ordered and 'full' price they shoud never have left the plant. But that is my opinion.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Westcoast #344343 04/06/11 04:47 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,955 PEI, Canada Murph axiomite Murph axiomite Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,955 PEI, Canada Perhaps his wife tried to "Antique" them??? I've never understood taking perfectly good furniture and beating it with chains and sandpaper but whatever... With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Westcoast #344344 04/06/11 04:50 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy I received an M2 with the VaSSallo wood finish last week in perfect condition. I have a total of 9 Axiom speakers, and have ordered a total of 12, but sent 3 back, a little at a time over the past 1 1/2 years. All A stock and I never saw a flaw on any of them. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Westcoast #344345 04/06/11 04:52 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Originally Posted By: Westcoast Wow that finish is unacceptable. I am considering ordering a pair of M80's with a custom wood finish. When I see that type of craftmanship it is very concerning. There seems to be a large disconnect between everything that is said about Axiom speakers the craftmanship and the ones that were delivered. I think Axiom should chime in and provide their perspective as to what happened and more importantly what the resolution will be. If these speakers were custom ordered and 'full' price they shoud never have left the plant. But that is my opinion. Well keep in mind that my M60's, VP150 and QS4's all arrived in absolutely perfect condition. I definitely believe this is a one off for Axiom.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Murph #344346 04/06/11 04:54 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 77 Wisconsin G GTZ old hand GTZ old hand G Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 77 Wisconsin No way I'd live with them like that. Somebody at Axiom dropped the ball. I wouldn't wait for them to return an e-mail, I'd call them directly. M80's, VP150, QS8's (all V3) Epic Sentinel Sub Powered by Pioneer Elite

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344347 04/06/11 04:54 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy It almost looks like it received some rough handling during packaging and the person responsible didn't want to speak up. After relooking at the pictures. The marks on the cabinet had to have happened BEFORE the speakers were installed. That's just appalling. Are you sure this isn't a joke? Last edited by CatBrat; 04/06/11 04:59 PM. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... CatBrat #344348 04/06/11 05:02 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Well whose joke would it be? Not mine that's for sure! I now have M60's, M80's and two huge boxes sitting in my condo.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344349 04/06/11 05:05 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON I wonder if it could have happened during shipping. The corners are where most of the problems are. Well except for 2 of the cones. Seems to me that if the speakers were handled a bit rough it might have caused some of the scuffing I'm seeing. But not quite sure. One box seems a bit more rough for wear. Last edited by DanielBMe; 04/06/11 05:05 PM.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... CatBrat #344351 04/06/11 05:07 PM Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 Lower Mainland, BC, Canada W Westcoast frequent flier Westcoast frequent flier W Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 11 Lower Mainland, BC, Canada What is the deal with the uneven resin or glue on the speaker cone edge? This seems odd when constructing a high fidelity speaker. What do others think of this? Would this not compromise the sound quality?

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Westcoast #344352 04/06/11 05:11 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy Look at the 5th picture down, where it shows the 2 tweeters. See how it shows scuff marks right up to the edge of the tweeter, but the tweeter itself shows no marks? That's proof that this had to happen before the tweeter was installed. Again on the last picture (7th). It shows scuff marks right up to the edge of the tweeter. Last edited by CatBrat; 04/06/11 05:14 PM. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... CatBrat #344353 04/06/11 05:16 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire BlueJays1 connoisseur BlueJays1 connoisseur Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire Are those glue stains on the actual HG cherry finish? That alone should cause that cabinet/speaker to be slated for the b-stock auction site even before assembly. I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo. -Max Payne

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Murph #344354 04/06/11 05:16 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Actually the scuff mark on the 5th picture is just a reflection. I just took another look at that. When I look at the speaker I don't see the scuff mark. The picture was to show the cone which isn't properly seated. The speakers but off quite a reflection so it's hard to get a good pic.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344355 04/06/11 05:17 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy In my opinion, they would be slated for the wood chipper stock. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344356 04/06/11 05:17 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON If you are talking about the cone, yes it looks like I can see glue. But it's not on the HG CHerry itself.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344357 04/06/11 05:20 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire BlueJays1 connoisseur BlueJays1 connoisseur Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire So the last picture is just a smudge mark from the oils on your hand? I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo. -Max Payne

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344358 04/06/11 05:34 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Originally Posted By: BlueJays1 So the last picture is just a smudge mark from the oils on your hand? Don't think so since I didn't touch it when I took the pic. I just think it's a reflection of light. If taken from a different angle you wouldn't see a thing.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344359 04/06/11 05:37 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire BlueJays1 connoisseur BlueJays1 connoisseur Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire Viewing pictures from a computer are deceiving. That reflection shows up much differently than the reflections on the other pics on my monitor. I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo. -Max Payne

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344360 04/06/11 05:41 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma T tomtuttle axiomite tomtuttle axiomite T Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma Just CALL them. I think everybody who isn't Daniel needs to just relax a little. Remember, we only hear about problems, and if this was "normal", Axiom wouldn't be in business. bibere usque ad hilaritatem

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344362 04/06/11 05:43 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 769 Toronto, Canada bdpf aficionado bdpf aficionado Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 769 Toronto, Canada Originally Posted By: DanielBMe I just received my M80's in High Gloss Cherry. I have to say I'm not very happy with the finish. When I received my M60's they were spotless. Originally Posted By: tomtuttle if this was "normal", Axiom wouldn't be in business. As I mentioned in the past, from everything I see on this forum and my personal experience, it seems that Axiom's QC/QA has been going down considerably over the past year. As for the glue on the cones, I also have those, I don't like it but can live with it even though it shouldn't be there. Overall, the condition of the speakers are unacceptable for a A-stock custom finish, actually, it's unacceptable even for a B-stock standard finish. The only thing I can say on Axiom's defense is that I am sure they'll make things right, but that doesn't change the fact that you're disappointed at this very moment. I know the feeling. Last edited by bdpf; 04/06/11 05:46 PM. Bruno M80s/VP180/QS8s/EP600/AVR-890 ------------------------------------ "The problem is choice..."

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344364 04/06/11 05:50 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA 2x6spds connoisseur 2x6spds connoisseur Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA I have never had a problem with the finish or construction quality of any of the 17 Axiom speakers I've purchased over the years including some with custom finishes. Let's say that something happened to those speakers during manufacture, how do they get shipped in that condition? It would speak to a total absence of quality control. Maybe US Customs opened the boxes and treated the speakers with all the care you'd expect from a government worker. I assume that neither the purchaser or anyone acting on his behalf subjected these speakers to rough treatment. Very disturbing. Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... bdpf #344365 04/06/11 05:51 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire BlueJays1 connoisseur BlueJays1 connoisseur Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,116 Porch,enjoying Bombay Sapphire You Torontonians are cursed! They are only a few hours away from Dwight. I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo. -Max Payne

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... BlueJays1 #344366 04/06/11 05:52 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 11,458 Rhode Island MarkSJohnson shareholder in the making MarkSJohnson shareholder in the making Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 11,458 Rhode Island I think it has to do with the Dock Spiders. ::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... bdpf #344367 04/06/11 05:54 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON I called Axiom but JC isn't in today. I spoke to Brent and forwarded him the link to this thread. I can wait until tomorrow once JC is back in the office though. It's true I'm a little disappointed but I'm not that concerned as I'm sure Axiom will handle this properly. I'm so tempted to hook them up but have decided not to at the moment. If I'm not going to keep them then I shouldn't use them, it wouldn't be right. Oddly I was expecting the M80's to be much bigger than the M60's but they really aren't that much bigger. Maybe an 1.5inches taller and deeper. Definitely like the magentic covers.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... bdpf #344368 04/06/11 05:59 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma T tomtuttle axiomite tomtuttle axiomite T Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,488 Tacoma Bruno, respectfully, there's no way for us to know what the overall percentage of defects/complaints is, or how it compares to historical measurements, or if there is a correlation between forum traffic and the overall QC at the company. I just don't see the point in "piling on" here. Publicly posting this stuff before the vendor has had a chance to do the right thing tends to establish perceptions that may not be accurate. I think it would be more gracious to give our hosts the benefit of the doubt. bibere usque ad hilaritatem

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... tomtuttle #344369 04/06/11 06:02 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy CatBrat axiomite CatBrat axiomite Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,015 Milky Way Galaxy Originally Posted By: tomtuttle Just CALL them. I think everybody who isn't Daniel needs to just relax a little. Remember, we only hear about problems, and if this was "normal", Axiom wouldn't be in business. Take 3 big deep breaths. Gasp..wheeze. Gasp..wheeze. Gasp..wheeze. There. I feel marginally better. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344370 04/06/11 06:08 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Just got an email from Brent. He is reordering a new pair for me and said I should go ahead and use them until the replacements arrive. I informed him I still have my M60's so no need to use them. Problem solved as I expected.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... CatBrat #344371 04/06/11 06:12 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 769 Toronto, Canada bdpf aficionado bdpf aficionado Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 769 Toronto, Canada Tom, I was also talking from personal experience. I agree with you and we shouldn't make bad publicity for Axiom (I love my speakers ) but something is up lately with their QC. As I mentioned, Axiom had always made everything right in the end and I'm sure this time will be no different. Edit: I'm a slow typist (and I'm typing at work ). And yes, as expected! Last edited by bdpf; 04/06/11 06:13 PM. Bruno M80s/VP180/QS8s/EP600/AVR-890 ------------------------------------ "The problem is choice..."

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... bdpf #344375 04/06/11 06:48 PM Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 59 Brent buff Brent buff Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 59 Hi Daniel, Axiom will take care of this issue immediately. Your patience is appreciated. Brent Tombari Axiom Audio Expert

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Brent #344382 04/06/11 08:00 PM Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 683 South Florida Spoiler aficionado Spoiler aficionado Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 683 South Florida THAT's what I'm talkin 'bout! Epic 80 / SVS PB13 Ultra Denon 3805 / M2200 Outlaw Monos / Sammy 55" LED

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Spoiler #344393 04/06/11 10:37 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,236 Millis, MA Lampshade connoisseur Lampshade connoisseur Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,236 Millis, MA Hook em up!!!!! M3 and M80

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Lampshade #344394 04/06/11 10:38 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,236 Millis, MA Lampshade connoisseur Lampshade connoisseur Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,236 Millis, MA I didn't know that George Lucas worked for Axiom. M3 and M80

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Lampshade #344397 04/06/11 11:45 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,422 Winter Garden, FL nickbuol axiomite nickbuol axiomite Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,422 Winter Garden, FL Originally Posted By: Lampaxiom I didn't know that George Lucas worked for Axiom. +1 Glad it was taken care of. Those looked like they were used and not new by the imperfections. AS expected, Axiom will make it right. Farewell - June 4, 2020

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Lampshade #344411 04/07/11 01:52 AM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Originally Posted By: Lampaxiom Hook em up!!!!! I'm tempted but I want the final product hooked up. One that I know is all mine...my precioussssss it is...yessssssssss

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344418 04/07/11 03:16 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,420 Calgary, Alberta J jakewash shareholder in the making jakewash shareholder in the making J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,420 Calgary, Alberta Your strength to not use them is very commendable but HOOK THEM UP. Once these speakers are back at Axiom they are dismantled or sold to friends/workers of the company as USED units, never to the public; so you are not really hurting anything by using them now. Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... jakewash #344420 04/07/11 03:17 AM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 Glendale, Arizona St_PatGuy axiomite St_PatGuy axiomite Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,463 Likes: 1 Glendale, Arizona Yeah, hook em up and enjoy em! *********** "Nothin' up my sleeve. . ." --Bullwinkle J. Moose

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... St_PatGuy #344426 04/07/11 06:20 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 901 Victoria,BC S SBrown aficionado SBrown aficionado S Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 901 Victoria,BC Let em rip! then give us a comparison between the M60's

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... SBrown #344440 04/07/11 01:34 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Ahh well I reboxed them up now. I'd have to unpack them. Plus I just got the rma slip so want those huge boxes out of my living room. Sorry to disappoint! I figured I'd share the disappointment all around lol. Why suffer alone when misery loves company!

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #344535 04/08/11 12:55 AM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,420 Calgary, Alberta J jakewash shareholder in the making jakewash shareholder in the making J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,420 Calgary, Alberta ::sigh:: Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... jakewash #344588 04/08/11 01:48 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON The worst thing is it took about 3 weeks for my first set, if it takes the same which I expect I won't even be able to listen to them. End of the month I'll be trekking through India for a few weeks. So it's going to be a loooong wait! But at least I have something to look forward to once I get home!

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #346396 04/27/11 09:22 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Well 3 weeks later I just received my new M80's and I'm happy to say that they look beautiful! A most excellent job! Here are some pics. The pics look a bit more orange that they really are. Didn't realize they had picked up the colour from the couch. I did a small bit of listening and I have to say they sound fantastic! I think I could definitely hear the difference from my M60's...Or is it wishful thinking? I'll have to sit down with them for a couple of hours. Now I can go on vacation with a smile on my face PS I just noticed one of my Havanese dogs slipped his face into the pic, sneaky bugger! Last edited by DanielBMe; 04/27/11 09:24 PM.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... DanielBMe #346397 04/27/11 09:33 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,441 Felton, California pmbuko shareholder in the making pmbuko shareholder in the making Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,441 Felton, California Very nice! Your room looks cozy and amazing.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... pmbuko #346398 04/27/11 09:34 PM Joined: May 2003 Posts: 18,044 NoVA Ken.C shareholder in the making Ken.C shareholder in the making Joined: May 2003 Posts: 18,044 NoVA Preeeeetty... I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Ken.C #346399 04/27/11 09:42 PM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON Yes comfort is very important to my dogs lol ! I sometimes get to enjoy the couch when they allow it! Thankfully they haven't figured out how to use the remote yet...

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Ken.C #346400 04/27/11 09:42 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,833 The Peoples Republic of Il. W Wid axiomite Wid axiomite W Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,833 The Peoples Republic of Il. Very nice indeed. Rick "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Wid #346401 04/27/11 09:54 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 11,458 Rhode Island MarkSJohnson shareholder in the making MarkSJohnson shareholder in the making Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 11,458 Rhode Island I could nap there right now. Oh, and nice speakers! ::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... MarkSJohnson #346404 04/27/11 10:06 PM Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,291 Quebec, Canada J J. B. connoisseur J. B. connoisseur J Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,291 Quebec, Canada very impressive looking! See: http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=Gelli or: Axiom Gallery

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... J. B. #346406 04/27/11 10:46 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 901 Victoria,BC S SBrown aficionado SBrown aficionado S Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 901 Victoria,BC You make me wish I had HG.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... SBrown #346412 04/28/11 12:06 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,928 It's all about the location. Adrian axiomite Adrian axiomite Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 6,928 It's all about the location. Yah, that HG finish is nice. Half of communication is listening. You can't listen with your mouth.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Ken.C #346418 04/28/11 01:38 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA 2x6spds connoisseur 2x6spds connoisseur Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA OK, the problem is your M80s are too good looking. They'll never know whether they're loved for what they are instead of how good they look. Sad. Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... 2x6spds #346420 04/28/11 02:10 AM Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 Iowa SirQuack shareholder in the making SirQuack shareholder in the making Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,840 Likes: 13 Iowa sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssweet! M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... SirQuack #346421 04/28/11 02:11 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,833 The Peoples Republic of Il. W Wid axiomite Wid axiomite W Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,833 The Peoples Republic of Il. I really like the one with the super tweeter on top Rick "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Wid #346422 04/28/11 02:25 AM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON DanielBMe OP devotee OP DanielBMe devotee Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 427 Toronto - ON THanks for all the compliments! The super tweeter really makes the highs shine! I'm saving to get a second one for the other speaker. In listening to the 80's I can definitely say there's a wider soundstage than the 60's. I feel more immersed into the music.

Re: Just received my M80's but I have a problem... Ken.C #346424 04/28/11 03:08 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA 2x6spds connoisseur 2x6spds connoisseur Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,749 Likes: 37 CA, USA What kind of supertweeter is that? I use supertweeters on my Axiom made main speakers. Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.