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Axiom Loudspeakers vs. Rocket Loudspeake
#20379 09/19/03 07:34 PM
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I'm looking for a good HT speaker package that gives a lot of bang for the buck. I have read all the glowing reviews over the Rocket Loudspeakers and have been seriously considering them. But I recently have read a few glowing reviews on the Axiom Loudspeakers and they are about the same price.

Overall which is the better speaker in terms of quality build and audio performance on DVD movies.

I'm interested in the Rockets RS750 for the mains, RSC200 for the center, and the RSS300.

For the Axiom's I'm interested in the M80Ti for the mains, the VP150 for the center, and the QS8 for the surrounds.

What do you guys think?



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#20380 09/19/03 07:38 PM
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Hmmm, I think spiffnme would be the best person to ask on this one... He has a special friend who is very objerktive on this question.

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#20381 09/19/03 07:52 PM
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Ah, the eternal debate. Let's put it this way. I have never listened to the Rockets, but there seems to be a pretty strong consensus on how they sound.

If you like a more laid back, warm sound to your speakers, then you would likely prefer the Rockets.

If you like a more forward, clear and detailed sound, then you would likely prefer the Axioms. You are on the Axiom board, so most of us prefer the forward, detailed and clear sound of the Axioms.

Obviously, the only way for you to know which you like better would be to listen to both and make your own decision. There is certainly no right or wrong answer in this debate, just what people prefer.

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#20382 09/19/03 07:54 PM
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It's the Axiom board. Whaddya think we're gonna say?

Craig must be actually working today, since it's been over ten minutes since you posted and he hasn't responded yet. Conventional wisdom is that those lines have very different sonic personalities. At the very significant risk of oversimplifying on a topic about which I have limited knowledge, the information I've read suggests that the Axioms are more airy and detailed and the Rockets are smoother and warmer.

At the risk of being slapped for a quasi-political statement, I find it compelling that the Axioms are made in Canada by Canadians; I believe the Rockets are made overseas. I also think the Rockets are quite a bit more expensive if getting a 3-way system matters to you.


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#20383 09/19/03 08:41 PM
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Is it possible to like both?? Or are most people, ie. 90%+ on either side of the extreme?? Most likely, I'll be doing ~95%HT ~5% music...would laid back vs. detailed/forward make much of a difference?? Please advise.

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If you like a more laid back, warm sound to your speakers, then you would likely prefer the Rockets.

If you like a more forward, clear and detailed sound, then you would likely prefer the Axioms. You are on the Axiom board, so most of us prefer the forward, detailed and clear sound of the Axioms.

Obviously, the only way for you to know which you like better would be to listen to both and make your own decision. There is certainly no right or wrong answer in this debate, just what people prefer.


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#20384 09/19/03 08:48 PM
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Is it possible....it does seem like it for some people.

I have heard the RS750 and M60....I think you all know that...well you do now. Both extremely different speakers.

To me, I do not understand how someone could like them both. It will definitely come down to preferences. Listening to one and not listening to the other would be not be right...you would not know what you are missing.

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#20385 09/19/03 08:55 PM
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wow...how did this thread slip by me?

Curtis said pretty much what I was going to say though. I too don't know how anyone could hear both and say they liked both. They sound far too different.

Most Axiom owners are very willing to open their homes to people who would like to hear the Axioms before purchasing. I'm sure there are some Rocket owners who would do the same.

I wouldn't feel right simply saying the Axioms are better. I personally think they are, but you're ears may tell you differently.

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#20386 09/19/03 09:06 PM
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Well, my understanding is that certain devout Onyx advocates actually liked both the Rockets and the Reference series -- again, very different sounding speakers AFAIK. Go figure.

Perhaps, that's the real brand loyalty...

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Thanks for all your help guys it really helped. I'm gonna demo the axiom and rocket speakers hopefully this weekend.

Anthony

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#20388 09/20/03 01:06 AM
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Good luck! And please report back with your findings

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