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The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by brwsaw @ 05/16/13 02:19 AM

Activated by a doorbell button (no door bell). I like that idea.
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: Better center channel by brwsaw @ 05/16/13 02:17 AM

Does the porting on the front and or the resulting seperation between the woffers benefit the speakers SQ?
Home Theater
Jump to new posts Re: Axiom 20% off sale by a401classic @ 05/16/13 01:38 AM

What ever happened to the great deals on custom finish speakers that were in the Owner's Club?
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by CV @ 05/16/13 01:06 AM

I just want a camera at my entrance so I can know whether I want to open the door or not when someone knocks.
What's New At Axiom
Great video. It's reassuring to hear about the level of thought that goes into the whole testing process. I wonder how many manufacturers skimp on this aspect.
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: TV Stand by jakewash @ 05/16/13 12:54 AM

Go through the tutorial they offer, it gives you a pretty good understanding of the program.
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: Better center channel by jakewash @ 05/16/13 12:53 AM

Yes the front baffle is longer and slightly wider than the box the components reside in but it could still be used out of the cabinet, a tall spike/rubber foot would work well under this setup. I do not believe the outer box is plywood but would be t
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by brwsaw @ 05/16/13 12:47 AM

Ah the memories... It wasn't that long ago I got in shit from a relative who came over banged and kicked on the door(outside insulated door swings out and locks) and nobody heard her. My front door is on the back wall of my livingroom. She was soooo
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: TV Stand by brwsaw @ 05/16/13 12:42 AM

I will give it a try.
What's New At Axiom
Jump to new posts Re: Testing Axiom Speakers in Production: New Video by jakewash @ 05/16/13 12:38 AM

Great info and nice to know the actual process. I'd always assumed each component was checked when first manufactured then the final speaker was tested before sending off to the purchaser, although the testing of each component and certainly the dri
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: Better center channel by CatBrat @ 05/16/13 12:22 AM

Originally Posted By: jakewashYou could still use the in-cabinet version and if you ever wanted to run them out of the cabinet you could easily add a veneer or paint them for a nicer finish. I have in cabinet vp160. It is quite ugly outside of cabi
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by CatBrat @ 05/16/13 12:17 AM

My neighbors would be sorely disappointed in my ability to spot a thief. Blackout curtains drawn. Movie playing at a loudish volume.
Home Theater
Jump to new posts Re: Axiom 20% off sale by jakewash @ 05/16/13 12:11 AM

Wish I could take advantage of this.
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by fredk @ 05/16/13 12:06 AM

Originally Posted By: pmbukoBecoming good friends with your neighbors -- if you aren't already -- should be at or near the top of your list. There's no substitute for concerned human eyes. You would be surprised what concerned neighbours might miss.
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: Better center channel by jakewash @ 05/16/13 12:02 AM

You could still use the in-cabinet version and if you ever wanted to run them out of the cabinet you could easily add a veneer or paint them for a nicer finish.
Advice from Axiom Owners
Jump to new posts Re: TV Stand by jakewash @ 05/15/13 11:59 PM

Sketch-up works quite well and somewhat easy to pick up on.
Stereo
Jump to new posts Re: Audio Only System Renewal by fredk @ 05/15/13 11:59 PM

Wohooo! With the savings, you can order another set of M2s (at a 20% discount) for the bathroom.
Home Theater
You're no fun John. I was going to help him spend his money on new speakers.
What's New At Axiom
Now I want a hotdog! Nice video. I never really thought about measuring the individual components, but that makes sense. The large OEMs probably do something similar, but this does give you absolute control over the process.
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by brwsaw @ 05/15/13 11:41 PM

We'll let the moment determine the severity of their error.
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by brwsaw @ 05/15/13 11:40 PM

Nobody said anything about killing...
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Jump to new posts Re: Better center channel by brwsaw @ 05/15/13 11:39 PM

I though you might be ignoring me.Its been a while. Whats the worst case scenario if I was to install it in this manner? Keep in mind the stand will be built to fit the speaker exactly. Not so much the depth but it will have very tight tolerances. It
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by pmbuko @ 05/15/13 11:39 PM

Thou shalt not kill, unless someone's about to make off with your material possessions and you done tol' them once not to.
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: Home Security by PopeBobAltarBoy @ 05/15/13 11:02 PM

Originally Posted By: JohnKDespite the presence of alarm systems and measures taken to strengthen means of entry, criminals do enter homes even when the occupants are present. Ability to use deadly force if necessary to protect ones self or ones fami
The Water Cooler
Jump to new posts Re: OT: Jokes by JohnK @ 05/15/13 10:56 PM

An Amish man and his son visit a big mall for the first time and are amazed by the things they see. The shiny metal parts of a wall near them suddenly slide open and then close. The son asks: "Father, what is that?". Father(having never s
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