Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Speaker face-off this weekend

I think the idea of 'high' end vs. 'low' end components is the question i'm asking here Steven.
How do you determine better vs lesser? Metal types used? Solder type? circuit boards? etc.

It is very possible that you have a different crossover design which provides another type of sound with the Axiom speakers and by all means, send in the idea to Ian for testing.
Maybe you will make a million off the design.

I'm always up for hearing something new. I would love to be amazed every now and again. Perhaps i'm becoming too cynical.

That is a neat idea, although an expensive one.
Perhaps with enough speaker company sponsors we could get some big name bands into Curtis's place, fly in about 150 people and hold a big ol hoedown.

That's a nifty idea i say.

I've never heard anything from the hyping Rocket ppl.
Got any samples?

Blonde.

I respectfully disagree with you Chess...brunette!!

If you don't partake on other boards, or don't notice it, than I'd rather not point it out. If all you do is hang out on the Axiom board...you need to read some of the other boards to get a broader view.

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We are amateurs...plain and simple. Criticizing our event after the preface is ridiculous. I really hope someone takes the time to do a comparison with your requirements.

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This is just how science experiments work. Trial and error. You try, you find errors, you improve the trials. That's all i was getting at with the freindly suggestions for future attempts.

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We had about 4 hours to listen to 7 pairs of speakers and 3 centers. It was fun, and a great experience. Good people, good food, and good music.

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This is what i liked so much about the whole gathering. Just a great idea. But i still would love more time to hear the speakers. As i said, perhaps an after dinner evening followed by a brunch the next morning. I hear sushi has a large house in Texas we could possibly use....

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Simple question, do you think you would have the same criticisms of our get together if we liked the M22s more?

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Absolutely. In fact i returned the M22s i originally auditioned myself so i'm not biased towards how they sound.

I am trying to be as honest as possible in stating my thoughts are objective and not biased by the fact i own Axioms. Heck, i own Tannoys too and i love Boston Acoustics but i'm not on those forums 'defending' their honour. I just don't have the time.

I've been to other more home theatre based boards (not AVS) but i don't recall seeing alot of Rocket hyping, at least nothing beyond the usual "hey, have you heard the new Rocket brand yet?" kind of stuff.

No no no jbz!!!

Clearly, in using blind testing, the blonde wins hands down ( pun intended)!!

OK...so I have to ask, why did you return the M22s?