As for the cost, there's only one thing that can drive it down and that's volume. It's a shame actually that Axiom doesn't do a better job of exposing to the world the emotion and experience its products are capable of delivering. Why is it that after 5 or 6 years on the market, the EP800 is still one of Axiom's best-kept secrets?
I don't think it is as simple as that. To the general masses, there just is not desire for great sound. Apple did a great number to music in making portability over quality.. most think that 128mp3 through earbuds is as good as they need.
Gone are the days of Audio trade shows where manufacturers show case their latest speaker design and beauty paired with quality are able to sell. My hope with the air is that it keeps companies like Axiom alive and profitable long enough for when the resurgence of the Audiophile comes back into vogue there will be around to truly prosper and deliver the promise to the new masses.
