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why doesn't consumer reports review and rate axiom speakers?
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Because Consumer Reports is not a good source for reviews of a/v equipment. They tend to look at the low end, and often end up rating Bose very highly (there's those ad revenues again!)
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I'm not sure why CR doesn't critique Axiom. Shortly after I received my m22s, I emailed them and strongly suggested that they include Axiom. I received a reply that went something like there are so many brands that we can't include everything. I'm not of the same opinion as many that CR is not good at reviewing home audio. I believe their goal is to save their subscribers money and search for products which will do a good job at minimal cost to the consumer. I don't think they review any products that are only purchasable via internet or mail order, but I could be wrong.
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Actually, Kcarlile, Consumer Reports does not and has never taken any ad money from anyone. All of CR's revenues comes from subscriptions and magazine sales. They do not accept freebies from manufacturers, buy what they test and accept no advertising.
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Ah, slander. Sorry about the misinformation. I still don't see why Bose often scores so highly in their reviews.
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Dunno the answer to that one.
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From my 30+ years of experience with Conusmer Reports, I have to say that although their intentions are pure, that doesn't guarantee that their ratings are unassailable. They are generally clueless when it comes to audio equipment, especially speakers.
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I would think becuase they review things that are available to the masses at actual retail stores. Also names that people recognize.
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re: Bose Supreme Court Suit
Jesus...that may explain why you rarely read negative reviews of any audio products. Not only are publishers afraid of losing ad revenue, even if it's not an advertiser of theirs, they could get sued!
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