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I'm curious what it's the MOST like in owners opinions.

i.e. - do the Axiom speakers sound most like Infinity's , Polk's , B&W's , Paradigm's etc etc.

What's your opinions ?

I realize they sound most like Axioms ... (for those of you that might say so ... ) I'm considereing trying a pair of M22ti's for my bedroom . Always curious and looking to hear and own anything new

I have no where to hear these in my area so opinions are greatly appreciated , just so I have an idea what to expect.

TIA

Petre

Not sre about comparing M-22's but I have done a side by side test between Axiom M60's and Paradigm Reference 11's. There was no distinguishable difference in sound.

Sean

This short reply by Alan Loftt is a bit of an answer to your question.

So thus far the concensus is that they sound most like the Paradigm's ?

That's a good thing in my book as I like the Paradigm sound

Would the M22's possibly be more on par with the 40's ?

Thanks

Anyone else like to chime in ... other opinions on the Axiom sound and what I can expect ?

I think the M60ti sounds very, very similar to the B&W 703 tower. The Energy Veritas 2.2 bookshelf has a similar sound as well, though obviously with less bass.

I think I'm safe in adding that they sound considerably different than Bose!

Petre,

I owned Paradigm Monitor 9s before I got my Axiom M22s. Even though they couldn't compete in the bass area, the M22s absolutely blew the Paradigms out of the water in every other area. I was able to directly compare them in my living room since I sold the Paradigms after the M22s arrived.

As has been mentioned before, to compare Paradigm and Axiom, you have to use the Studio series -- but you've got to pay a lot more for the Paradigms.

i'd agree with everyone else so far, they are very comparable to the paradigm studio reference series and the B & W 700 series.

THANKS! for all the responses guys!

I ordered the M22 Ti's in black today . I'm sure they'll make a great addition to my bedroom system .

Will let you all know my impressions once I've got them.

Whatcha got in your other rooms? Be careful... you may have to upgrade that, too!

Ya never know

I've got all kinds of gear everywhere.

3 HT set ups in my LR bedroom and a dedicated HT and a Stereo listening room which I have a pair of Thiel C6's ... Doubt I'll be replacing those anytime soon

Everywhere else could be up for grabs if the Axiom sound is good enough/better

We'll see

mmm...Thiel C6's... (in my best Homer Simpson voice)

They're one of the very few speakers I really enjoyed listening to in the past year. Too dang expensive though! Sheesh!

The NRC graphs on the Thiels look pretty darn good. Have yet to hear a pair myself.

I traded / sold some B&W 802's for them .... They are superb!

I use them as a stereo pair in a room about 16 x 30 . Unbelieveable dynamics , soundstage and clarity. Power hungry beasts though.

Definately my favorite speakers ever ... about the only speakers I THINK I want more are the C7.2's But I'm really not sure I could gain much more in that room and might end up losing . Too big a speaker for that room. Anyway ... VERY happy with those.

Hey Petre,

How about posting some pics of your setups? It's always nice to see what other members have.

Petre sounds like a smart man, no?