Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners 80's or 60's????

The quick answer is M80s play louder, fill big rooms better, and handle more power. They also go a bit deeper into the bass but this is only really an issue for a stereo system without a sub.

People who have heard both (I have not) tend to slightly prefer the 80s claiming there is a bit more clarity in the midrange. I don't know if any of them have had a chance to directly A/B the two though...

Axiom folks (who DO have the ability to A/B test them at any time) say that nowadays the two speakers sound VERY similar and that the main reason for choosing one over the other would be (a) M80s can play louder, (b) M60s are 8 ohm so any receiver can drive them.

M80s are a bit bigger (taller and deeper) and so might look out of place in a small room.