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Re: Improving Axioms
casey01 #355506 09/25/11 08:46 PM
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Well it's a funny thing that you talked about the comparaison between the Axiom and the B&W. I have side by side compare the M3 vs the CM5. Axiom is a great sounding speaker no doubt but the CM5 is actually a way better bookshelf in every area. Now i smile everytime i see people saying that this M3 is as good as any bookshelf out there. Are you considering spending the extra money to get a better sounds/looking. You guys are the only one to know.

I had the pleasure to compare those following model.

Axiom M3 V2
Focal 806V
Usher X-718
Von Schweikert VR-1
B&W CM5

As you can see the Axiom is the less expensive bookshelf and by far and yes, it related his performance in the lot. Always depend on what Axiom want. A very low cost product (best bang for the buck products) Or, upgrade thier sound/looking for a cost of course.

But i do thrust Ian and Axiom. The have thier signature of thier own.


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Axiom M3v3
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Re: Improving Axioms
Philippe #355507 09/25/11 09:03 PM
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I don't know if I would say the B&W is a WAY better speaker than the M3 without adding "in my opinion".

An M3 (slightly) bested a B&W in blind listening tests at the Axiom get together last year.

It could be argued that the majority of listeners, being Axiom owners, have a preference for that particular sound, but I disagree with the B&Ws being "way" better.


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: Improving Axioms
MarkSJohnson #355508 09/25/11 10:36 PM
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Indeed Marc you are right, in my opinion...
No matter the test people do i think there's always lot of factor to consider. Room, equipment, etc.
Anyway maybe you found the blind test at Axiom showed you that b&w isn't that "superior" as Axiom. But i found in my test a real difference. Being said, Axiom M3 still a great bookshelf for the value.


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Re: Improving Axioms
Philippe #355510 09/26/11 12:12 AM
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Re: Improving Axioms
dakkon #355801 09/29/11 08:27 PM
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However, the Axoim M2 costs 316$ each, while the bowers-wilkins CM1's cost 500$ each... sure there are some differences in materials used.. but would YOU be willing to pay an extra 200$ish for looks/ possibly some sound quality difference?


Actually, the M2's cost $316 per pair, not each. So, a comparison should be considered for a $700-ish cost difference.


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Re: Improving Axioms
Spoiler #355826 09/30/11 02:44 AM
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yeah, i guess your right Spoiler... I think i got side tracked with the unit costs of B&W's and didn't think about axiom listing their speakers by the pair..

Re: Improving Axioms
dakkon #356081 10/03/11 07:12 PM
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To say that I'm excited about a professional studio monitor from Axiom is an understatement! smile

My suggestion is to keep it simple.

Nearfield as opposed to midfield. 6.5 woofer. Powered/bi-amped (possibly D amplification?) and flat and accurate.

If Axiom could bring out a studio monitor in the $1200.00/$1400.00 (pair) range that has the same value/performance as their home audio speakers, you could shake up the industry big time.


"Art is making something out of nothing and selling it."
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