Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Outlet Speaker owners - Honest Assessment

Hi everyone,

Brand new to the board. I have been looking at Axiom Speakers for some time and have decided it may be a good idea to go with the Epic 80 system based on my 3700 sq. ft. finished basement. Anywho, I would like feedback from folks who have bought from the outlet.....

Where there really noticeable marks, imperfections?
Did you have any issues with them at all?

Your honest feedback will help me determine if saving 10% is worth it or not. Thanks!

Chris

Hi Chris, welcome.

I think you will find very few people who have had any kind of negative experience with products from the Factory Outlet. The worst thing is probably the additional waiting period.

I have M60's and QS8's from the FO, and they are basically flawless.

Welcome Chris, as Tom said the outlet products are from what I've seen almost perfect, now you just have determine if the wait is worth 10%

There would be no reason to be not Honest.

Here is some results from a short poll I did over a year ago. I can say that I purchased all of my speakers from the outlet and can't find a single blemish or flaw. Technically there is not difference between the outlet versus regular inventory. These are not returns or refurbished speakers. Same warranty applies.

All Axioms from FO 31 (36%)
All Axioms from regular inventory 15 (17%)
Mix of Axioms from FO and Regular 27 (32%)
Mix of Axioms from FO & other brand speakers 5 (05%)
Mix of Axioms from Reg. & other brand speakers 6 (07%)

I have the M60 from the outlet, I couldn’t find any blemishes on them, nothing ,nada. I bought them 3 years ago, at the time there wasn’t even a wait period for outlets.
~Jaime

Thanks for the quick and helpful responses. You have made my decision very easy!! I will be sure to order from the FO. Waiting is not an issue as I have to wait till after my wedding in October anyway before ordering. Gotta pay off all the expenses from that first....my wife to be has finally given in since I have been a good boy and been real patient before buying anymore toys for the house.

The other piece of the puzzle is getting an Outlaw 7700 amp, and down the line upgrade the HK AVR 435 to a dedicated Pre/Pro.

Thanks again!!

Chris

Congratulations on the wedding, there is still time to turn back. ha ha

He's getting his toys, I would say she's a keeper.

Yeah, I remember those days of having lots of toys, funny how as the years go by they become smaller and smaller. I would say get them while you have a chance. lol

i purchased the same set of speakers from FO and there was nothing visibly damaged.....they looked brand new to me....cann't go wrong with FO.....plus u save additional $$$$s...the choice is yours.....the only drawback is the wait time....but most people receive their speakers before the expected date of delivery (EDOD)