I used my M2s as back surround speakers so I can't comment on their virtues in a 2 channel system.

What really surprised me about the M22s was the bass output. Very impressive!!

I only listened for about an hour, but the M22s were also remarkable in how smooth their frequency response appeared from unexpected lows to what we expect from Axiom's high frequency quality output. Brushes hiss, cymbals sparkle. Female vocals soar. These examples of a vintage iteration of the M22 lineage are very impressive speakers.

I just picked up an Onkyo P-304 preamp which is being recapped. I have a huge twin power meter Onkyo Integra M-504 power amp driving the front L/R Thiel CS3.6s in one of the home theater systems. I got one of the Yamaha M-80s upstairs and once the P-304 is finished, I'm going to swap out the Harman Kardon TA5000x Award Festival Citation receiver for the Onkyo twins and run the big Thiels from the Yamaha M80.

I'll report back.

On the subject of the Emerald Physics EP2.8s, I'm still waiting for Mark Schifter to come out and tune them up.

Last edited by 2x6spds; 06/26/17 10:27 PM.

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