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Does anyone have information pertaining to the evolution of the current model of speakers? More specifically, I’m interested to know if the M60s/M80s have evolved over the past few years. Some manufactures change their model numbers when they make enhancements, others simply say version 2, 3, etc. What about Axiom? I’m sure the M60s/M80s have changed since their initial production. But I’m curious to know the truth. Any ideas? Also, just when did the M60s/M80s originally hit the market?

Thanks!

I'm sure someone at Axiom could give you more details, but below is from the Company Info Page.

Historical Highlights

2004 Audioholics.com declares Axiom's new Epicenter EP500 Intelligent DSP sub "Subwoofer Product of the Year."
AudioRevolution.com awards the Epic Grand Master a "Best 100 of 2004" award, ranking it among the best products on the market for the second year running.
Axiom introduces two Epicenter Intelligent DSP Subwoofers, models EP500 and EP600, which deliver clean, undistorted deep bass to subsonic frequencies (15 Hz) at unprecedented levels of loudness.
Designtechnica.com gives the Axiom Epic 80 an Editor's Choice Award with a stunning 10/10 score.
2003 AudioRevolution.com awards the Epic Grand Master a 'Best 100 of 2003' award, ranking it in the top 20 products of the year.
During the Consumer Electronics Show 2003 in Las Vegas, Axiom wins the OnHometheater Product of the Year 2002 award for the Epic Grand Master Home theater.
The Epic 60 Home theater Award wins a Reviewer's Choice Award from HometheaterSound.
Axiom introduces its first line of cables and an innovative new bracket, designed to rotate on three axes for truly flexible mounting. Axiom also comes out with a revolutionary idea - customizable loudspeaker colors with 24 possible finishes and six possible grille cloths.
2002 During the Consumer Electronics Show 2002 in Las Vegas, Axiom wins the GoodSound! Product of the Year 2001 award for the Millennia M3ti SE Loudspeaker.
At the same event, SoundStage! presents Axiom with the Budget Leader 2001 for the M22ti SE.
The newly-redesigned M2i receives the SoundStage! Reviewer's Choice Award.
2001 The Epic 80 Home theater Speaker System receives the Reviewers' Choice Award from Home theater & Sound.
SoundStage! presents the Millennia M22ti SE with their Reviewers' Choice Award.
2000 Axiom celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
1999 Axiom adds the Millennia line, including the Epic / Epicenter, Vocal Point, Quadrant Series and Custom Home theater Series.
1994 The AX 3 wins the Critic's Choice Award from Sound & Vision magazine.
1993 Sound & Vision gives the AX 1.5 the Critic's Choice Award.
1992 Sound & Vision's Critic's Choice award won for the Axiom AX 2 Reference Loudspeaker.
1991 Axiom expands an amazing 320%, increasing the capacity of the plant and begins OEM manufacturing.

Axiom's AX 2 Reference Loudspeaker wins the Critic's Choice Award from Sound & Vision.
1988 The AX 1 Reference Loudspeaker wins Sound & Vision's Critic's Choice Award .
Axiom begins worldwide exporting.
1987 The Consumer Electronics Show awards Axiom the coveted Design and Engineering Award.

Sound & Vision magazine presents Axiom with the Critic's Choice Award for the AX 5 Reference Loudspeaker.

Axiom begins exporting loudspeakers to the United States.
1986 Sound & Vision presents Axiom with its Critic's Choice Award for the AX 1.5 Loudspeaker.
1985 Axiom launches AX Series 2.
1983 Axiom moves to Dwight, Ontario, Canada.
1982 Ian Colquhoun joins National Research Council project in Ottawa, Canada, whose aim was to standardize the measurement of loudspeaker sound.
1981 Axiom introduces AX Series 1.
1980 Axiom Audio Canada is formed by Ian Colquhoun.
1979 Ian Colquhoun builds his first set of loudspeakers in a friend's garage and another friend asks to buy them immediately. The idea germinates. . .

The only noted change that I'm aware of is the change to the SE version a couple of years back. That was a manufacturing convenience change to revise the radiused up front corner th at the chamfers to the sides. Made the vinyl adhere better. They also changed the sticker in the back. The total listing of the changes was noted in this forum at the time and pretty well defined in the follow-up Soundstage review of the M3; the review where the M3 was inducted by them as their new low cost reference monitor! Another change may be in the cross-over network; For the holidays, Ian gave us an M50 and M60 frequency responce curve for comparrison but also mentioned that the curves previously published are no longer valid for the M80. (or words to that effect,I think) I believe it was Alan who also mentioned that the speakers are constantly being tested and improved as necessary for better sound qualities thru double-blind listening tests. I hope that my statements are accurate and that I'm not inadvertantly stepping on anybodys toes.

Oops, it was Alan that made both of the statements mentioned above. Thank you for that info, it helps a lot in making informed decisions. And "Thanks again" to Ian for the graphs, and for showing up again on these threads, most of us who have been here for a while have missed you and Amie as it was in the "old days"

Hi, I purchased my 60ti Se at a local retailer in 2003, when i set them up I noticed that one of them only had a single port on ths back, and if memory serves me the dual woofers were 6.25 as opposed to 6.50 and my serial #'s didn't match, needless to say that speaker was returned to the retailer for the proper one.

Hope this helps.
AL
This reply was for TKHanson

Interesting. A picture appeared on the Axiom site a few weeks ago of what appeared to be an M60 with a single port on the back, and it launched a big thread speculating about new products from Axiom.

Sounds like earlier M60s had the single port then...

Yes , I was quite suprised with my discovery and it's funny that you never here of anyone on these boards that owns a set of these, I'm sure there had to be a few pairs sold.



Al

I remember seeing a pic of the old version M80's. The driver arrangement was tweeter,mid,tweeter,mid,woofer,woofer IIRC. I dont remember is the cabinet was different but i think the SE models had the addition of the angled corners.

Yates28:

Well, that was interesting. It appears the 60s have evolved--and the 80s for that matter. Some may wonder why I ask. It's simple: I'm looking to see just how much both speakers have evolved over a few years. This helps show how Axiom has continued to improve the overall sound of both speakers. Rather than make a new model number, they evolve the existing speaker--or at least it appears that way.