I intend on purchasing the Axiom Epic 80, only not all at one time because I just purchases a Toshiba 65H81 for $2790 (great price) and it kinda broke me a bit. Anyhow I've been researching speakers for about a day, but I've been using the web since its conception so it doesn't take me long to figure out what's what. Audiophiles in general seem to hate Bose and prefer Cambridge Sound and Paradigm for overall quality and reasonable price. Also looked at many other including but not limited to PSB, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustics, Acousic Research, JBL, Pioneer and Infinity etc...I found Axiom M80 on my own, but they appear to be comparable or even better than Cambridge T500, Paradigm 90P and Jamo 870. Decided what I really need is the Center first, then the surrounds and then another pair of main. Currently have the older Bose 701's, which are bad by any means., but I will probably replace them in a few months w/ something better. My questions now. Cambridge does have a T500 HT system that looks very close to the Epic 80 but comes w/ built in 300 Class D subwoofer amp in the Mains so still haven't completely made up my mind as to which system I will purchase. I am also still looking at Paradigm's System 9 Monitor system. Undoubtedly they are all very impresive systems. The thing I like most about the Axiom system is the Center 150 channel which, after researching, is the best of the three and of course is the most important part of a Home Theater system.
Where can I purchase Axiom Epic 80 or underlying components online or locally here in Austin, Texas?
How long will Epic 80 be available before being replaced by newer models? I want to ensure that I get the (5) driver center at a minimum beforehand.
How would you folks rate the M80 in comparrison w/ the T500 and 90P mentioned above or does anybody have any listening experience w/ these models?
