Axiom Home Page Forums Thread Like Summary - M100s?

So the latest version of the 100's arrived today... got to go back to listening.... will post opinion tomorrow.

I keep a list...

Anthony Grimani (MSR acoustics)
Acoustics 101
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raAyF5ksbkk

Acoustics 102
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_DQWB0mAOo
Acoustics for immersive audio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFbqJkjfABQ

Paul Hales (Hales Audio) (a counterpoint in some ways to Anthony Grimani)
The science of the room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l1IkpzeuQI

Ethan Winer (Real Traps)
Hearing is Believing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB8H0HFMylo
All about diffusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb30CICG68c

Floyd Toole (Ret. Harman)
Sound Reproduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrpUDuUtxPM

Dennis Erskine (Erskine Design)
Home Theater Design and Acoustics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j23aG6pSYok

Laurie Fincham (THX)
Amplifier Technologies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If-UC2PAZYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZw-PZFpcxw

Kevin Voeks (Revel)
Loudspeaker Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lA0cO87OE

Dan Wiggins (Starke Sound)
Loudspeaker Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhBnS8UxV1k

Mathias Johansson (Dirac Research)
Dirac Room correction and more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zEKoJAKFbM

And one more for fun.

The nature of things
The science of sound
https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/sonic-magic-the-wonder-and-science-of-sound

I’m going to build an on wall shelf to hold the 180 and then something very similar to what you have Mojo to hold my avr, ps4, and eventually my amps.

If I say anything ignorant please forgive me. I’m still learning.

Ummmmm , we are all on an audio hi fi forum. There’s no saving any cool factor now. Nerds. The lot of us. It doesn’t matter though because,....... when your speakers start to image and disappear into the ether there’s nothing better.

Just saying. ( that’s what the cool kids these days say. ).

I really think it’s because Mojo keeps buying all of their stock. I mean he already has an 800 that has a nad tickler switch.

Hmmm, I have not tested the 500 and 600 side by side ... but I'm fairly sure I would not hear the difference. So far anytime I thought I was hearing anything below 20Hz ... it was because I was not ... Ha! Bet you even know what what I'm talking about there

Yeah, I think it's better to find out from your own boards than the boards of others. And if some are very pleased, they may be motivated to help others experience the goodness.

Why don't the two of you play house with all the boxes? Get the kids in on it. LOL!

Some tuneful bass here to funk around with.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijvPUkDJf1k6V99wClSao?si=IqAi182pSBmHDW-vOcJdgg

The QS10's are excellent ... I have them in a 5.1 setup (w/ M2 fronts, VP150ow center, and EP500) and I have not been wanting as far as sound goes (considering the room and it's function). It's worth stretching a bit.


If the answer to the next question is only a difference of $$ then the decision is easy:
What does the 180 give you that the 160 does not ... and do you need it?
(The reverse is also true ...)

It seems that all the V4 centers are pretty good (although I can't speak for the VP100). I have the 180 and would not hesitate to recommend it. Given the high praise of the 160 by people I trust here I would not hesitate to get that either. The VP150 get's diss'ed here a lot but I'm convinced that's because everyone is referring to pre V4 versions .... the 150V4 on-wall, in the 5.1 setup above, is a fantastic match with the M2's. I'd recommend that as well.

Besides the money, I think the center decision comes down to the size of your screen and the size of the room you want to fill. The 180 is huge and I'm pretty sure you would not want it under a 40" TV. It's an excellent choice for something like a projection screen. The 160 has a vertical requirement to consider.
The 150 in my mind fits visually with most tv's today. IMO the on-wall versions are the way to go if you care about the visual appearance or having any space to place your equipment on. So far, I've been very impressed by the on-wall versions of Axiom speakers ...

I think it’s dependent on the room. Once you have one, a room that is, then you can figure out if you have a problem and how to solve it.. Otherwise you might find yourself solving something non existent or even creating a problem. I’m definitely guilty of predicting all kinds of audio room problems, spending lots of what if time, coming up with solutions, and never having to implement them since ... it was not a problem in the first place.

The room is defined by boundaries and Canes is trying to establish the properties of those boundaries. You have a blank canvas, Canes. Maybe you ought to do some research or hire someone for a consult.

Yeah, boats...just boats...lol....anyways... Andrews video's have been very helpful. You have to appreciate the no nonsense point of view he has, as dry as it may be, his very straight forward knowledge being downloaded onto your brain is very beneficial, probably would of saved me thousands if I watched them months ago. Oh well.

I need walls. Everything sounds great but I really have to crank movies up to really enjoy it. Music is dialed in for stereo and surround. I didn't have to change anything but the toe in. Used my line laser to see exactly where the sound was passing the MLP. Reduced toe in to point beyond the outside edges of the couch and I have great sound no matter where I'm sitting now. Running the speakers at 40hz right now and so far I'm really enjoying them.

You have to look at what the drawing depicts. Confident, strong and keeps a stiff upper lip.

LFR 1100s ordered. Looking forward to doing some side by side comparisons.