Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Comparing the 350 to the 500...

Hopefully at the open house, we will be able to listen to both (or all three) back to back.

Thought I would chime in here....
The 500 uses a different/more advanced DSP...I am not sure that the 350 has the same DSP.

The 500 also allows for future remote control via Axioms upcoming electronics (whatever they may be.)

As for settings...I can tell you this thing is loud.... I have had the volume at 9 o'clock and the trim flat. Crossovers are in Bypass, allowing my receiver to handle the sub. I have, at advice, set the level for the sub on my receiver from 0 to -10 and experimented with raising the physical volume on the sub. It makes a BIG difference and is something I would recommend to any and all.

The models below 500 do not have a DSP, at least not as far as we know.

Always uncertain the future is, however...

Actually, all my speakers from Axiom have DSPs.

Darling Son Protectors, also known as grilles....

and you thought you'd only be insufferable if you won the sub lottery.

Hi Mark,

When I first ordered the Epic 80 system, the 500 was not out so it came with the 350. Man, that thing rocked compared to my HTIB from Sony. Movies came to life and music became rich. At the time, movies accounted for 75% of system time. After reading posts about deep rumbles and feeling the LFEs, I felt I was missing out on an even richer experience and opted to upgrade to the 500.

I would not say the difference is like night and day but more like dusk to night. The 500 improves upon the 350's performance and expands it.

oh, that smarts!

John, the key question is: Was the 500 worth the extra dough, and do you still long for more (deeper/stronger) bass?

Shawn

Absolutely correct.....
Sorry....I forgot about the 350 not having a DSP...
So there you have it...one major difference is the fact that the 500 does have a DSP.

One more quick post...
I had a JBL Studio Sub which rated at about 350 watts...if I remember correctly. The 500 kills that sub and anything I have heard in this size range...mind you...SIZE not price. I am sure there are other subs out there that can match and or outperform the 500...but having a matching finish and matching DSP's (.....Son Protectors) is a sure necessity.