Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners upgrade from klipsch Cinema 6 System ???

I have the Cinema 6 System from Klipsch along with their rsw 10" sub and an 8 inch rsw8 sub. All paired with a denon amp in a dedicated room.

I'm thinking of going to the Epic Grand Master 350 inwall system I know this has been asked before but how big a difference will this sound. Keep in mind I'm buying without listening or seeing the new speakers.

Paul, welcome. Even someone who has experience with that particular Klipsch system could only speak of their results in their own listening room and with other relevant factors. It would be essentially impossible to give a precise "how big a difference" answer, but I can certainly testify to the excellence of my M22s(the W22s are said to be essentially equal in performance)and can't imagine that you wouldn't be thrilled with the performance.

Hi John, thanks for the response. I guess I didn't ask the question properly. I wasn't really looking for a direct comparison, I was basically wondering if the axioms would provide a warm full sound in my theatre room, mainly used for movies. I find the Klipsch speakers a little bright & tinny and that's what I want to get away from. My one downfall is that I don't want to see speakers everywhere otherwise I would go for the higher end packages with speakers the size of fridges lol.

The Axioms won't sound quite as bright as the Klipsch(I have never liked Klipsch for this overly bright sound they have) nor does Axiom have a speaker with any tinny sounds only very nice full sound. I think you will be extremely happy with the sound difference.

I have never heard the inwall speakers, but have the M22's and QS8's with a HSU sub and they are great for movies. You will be able to achieve higher volumes with less strain than the Cinema 6 system and better clarity.

I was at a local dealer that sells Klipsch and Bose and he setup the AM-10 system from Bose, then A/B ed with the Cinema 6 from Klipsch and really they sounded very similar...just the Klipsch was less expensive.

He then switched to the Cinema 8 and Cinema 10 systems and they were not straining as much and filled the room much better.

I like this example as all the Bose haters that hate because of the name can often respect the Klipsch brand, but the reality is the Klipsch cinema 6 system is basically like the Bose AM10, but less expensive.

The Cinema 10 blows those away, as will the Axiom's

Well guys, I just placed my order and should have it before xmas...twist my rubber arm! lol

^^^^ did you go with the inwalls? i got my eye on them and would love the hear your thoughts and maybe some pics of them installed, once you get them! later.

Yes I got the inwall package, however I am going to use my own klipsch subwoofers. They should be here on Monday or Tuesday and I'll post anything you need. Providing my wife doesn't beat me over the head with them because she doesn't know they are my xmas gift yet. lol

very cool. i would be interested in the ease or difficulty of installation and some pics of them installed if that is not asking too much :).

i cant wait to place my order, but i know i should. the basement construction is just getting started today. i would like to see the actual screen wall framed up so i can mock up my screen and speakers just to make sure it will work.

later.

There is a video of the installation on this page