Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions Architectural Series now on site!!!

Oh. Yeah. Sure, no problem.

If you think those prices are outrageous, take a look at other companies which offer in-wall speakers. Take a peek at Engery, Snell, and some others - that should set you straight. For in-wall speakers, those prices are VERY, VERY good! Once we get a new TV, a W150 may be heading my way as well!

Just take a look at Triad inwalls and the Axioms will seem like a bargain. I was, however, expecting the W22's to be $600 instead of $650.

Aimee, the one thing that these speakers need is a changeable faceplate. That would allow customers to change the finish of the baffle in case they redecorate. Sort of like the way cell phones have snap-on covers. Whatcha think?

I'm interested in knowing from Alan or Ian about the differences in technology between the W and M series. Other than the form factor (enclosures), are there differences in the drivers, crossover or specific brand of fairy dust? Likewise, while I understand that a faithful reproduction of their boxy brethren was the goal, what kind of differences would a current M2 owner perceive from the W2, all things being "equal" (which they never are, especially when you're making a drywall dust mess that the dog is tracking all over the house, right before dinner and don't you know my parents are coming this weekend and how much did those cost again?)

I personally needed a little more Stealth on this deal. They are lovely, though.

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Just take a look at Triad inwalls and the Axioms will seem like a bargain. I was, however, expecting the W22's to be $600 instead of $650.

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Another comparison would be the Monitor Audio CP series. The Gold Reference In-wall sells for $1300 CDN a pair. At about $770 CDN for said Axioms, they are still a great deal.

Would you propose that a changeable faceplate cover the entire wall mounted speaker or a metal mesh that could be painted so that it looks like the wall and you only "see" the wood trim of the speaker?

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I think egg-shell white should be offered on the QS series as well. I alsways assumed that white wasn't offered because of economies of scale issues. If the vinyl is in the shop, and it can be cut to form a Q series or even some of the others (since some might like to "hide" a white M2 in the back of a room, maybe) could be made in white as a "standard finish" as well. Just a thought.

Anyway, I'm impressed by the speaker, and consider it a decent looking alternative to a traditional in-wall speaker. I'm sure it kicks regular in-wall's asses as far as sound goes, but it is less discrete than I would have hoped.

We're actually developing a paintable version of the speaker - a few issues to work out and molds to be molded, etc, so we'll be 6 weeks or so at the table on that one, but then you would be able to paint them anyway you please. Maybe even send them to Joe for an artistic rendering!

Interestingly, we used to have Eggshell as a standard finish on the QS series. If we sold one a month it was a miracle! So it got dropped out of the lineup. We ran with three colors for two years or so, and then added Beech.

Interesting, Amie. I would have thought that the egg-sheel would sell much better. I guess people want to match the front and rear speakers, and it is a little odd to have white towers...

I am happy to hear about the paintable option. I actually was thinking about that in the shower this morning.

I think this new line is a great addition to the Axiom line and certainly helps diversify the offerings, especially in light of the ever-changing and ever-growing home theater market.

Say, another quick question.

Would it be possible to "countersink" the speaker into the wall a little further? This way, the wall profile would be even slimmer. If possible, how much would the speaker need to be off the face of the wall to avoid any ill effects?