 M2s better than M3s for 5.1 theater?
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Hey guys. I am in a dilemma trying to decide between the m2 v2 and the m3 v2. While it is quite clear that the m3v2 is superior when used as a 2.0 system, but that is not my focus. 95% of my use will be 5.1 HT usage with a 12" Hsu 3.3 sub. Would the m3 advantages still apply even though it is being paired with sub? The Axiom customer service reps are very knowledgable and have recommended the m2s for use in a 5.1 system, but I the "cage match" post that compared them hangs in my mind. In addition, I dont't want to kick myself down the line for not springing for the 30 bucks now. Any opinions guys? Thanks!!!
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Based on what I've read in these posts, you should spring for the $30 particularly if you plan on listening to music. But will you end up kicking yourself down the line anyway for not buying M80s  ?
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I almost hate to derail your plan, but I really think that upgrading the surrounds to the QS4's is worth the extra money. I don't know how it pencils out, but what about 3 M2's across the front and 2 QS4's for the surrounds? Remember the Factory Outlet, too.
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Rip, welcome. With a good sub such as you have the better low bass(real and implied)of the M3 wouldn't be a factor. I use M22s and would prefer the slightly different M2 sound for use in your setup.
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Would the M22s be SIGNIFICANTLY better than the m2s? My room is not large, only about 13x15 (with the tv across from the couch on the 13' width). Should I spring for the m22s over the m2s? Or is the differenct in a smaller area not enough to justify the 2x price increase. Thanks!!
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Tough to answer since it would depend on how loud you would be playing them. If you haven't studied the excellent SoundStage review and NRC measurements of the M2 it'd be worthwhile to do so. SoundStage has similar measurements on the M22 and M3, and the M22 does have the capability to play louder with low distortion than does the M2. Whether this would be significant for your use would again depend on the sound levels you used and can't be stated with certainty.
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Here we go again. Yes, of course, study the charts showing the measurements of frequency response, off axis response, yadayada ... I've owned M2s (the newest ones) M3Tis and M22s. My personal favorite for music - the M3s. I actually relied on JohnK's advice and picked up my M2s to use as back surround speakers. I don't think they worked that well in that position. I much prefer the QS8s in either (and both) the side and back surround positions.
So, I tried the M2s for 2 channel music (with a sub) and have to say I much preferred the M3s. I'm not going to say anything bad about the M2s because I'm sure they are better than anything in their price range and because of my affection for Axiom loudspeakers in general ... and in all fairness, I think the M2s would shine in comparison to just about any other speaker in its range other than the wonderful Axiom M3Tis.
Just so you get a sense of my taste, so you can better evaluate (or discount) my opinion, I've had M50s, spent some time listeing to M60s and all in all my favorite Axiom loudspeaker is the M3Ti which I think is their best all around big-bang for the buck outstanding loudspeaker.
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I like M2s better than M3s, when paired with a sub, they are very crisp.
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Here we go again. Yes, of course, study the charts showing the measurements of frequency response, off axis response, yadayada ... I've owned M2s (the newest ones) M3Tis and M22s. My personal favorite for music - the M3s. I actually relied on JohnK's advice and picked up my M2s to use as back surround speakers. I don't think they worked that well in that position. I much prefer the QS8s in either (and both) the side and back surround positions.
So, I tried the M2s for 2 channel music (with a sub) and have to say I much preferred the M3s. I'm not going to say anything bad about the M2s because I'm sure they are better than anything in their price range and because of my affection for Axiom loudspeakers in general ... and in all fairness, I think the M2s would shine in comparison to just about any other speaker in its range other than the wonderful Axiom M3Tis.
Just so you get a sense of my taste, so you can better evaluate (or discount) my opinion, I've had M50s, spent some time listeing to M60s and all in all my favorite Axiom loudspeaker is the M3Ti which I think is their best all around big-bang for the buck outstanding loudspeaker.
See thats what I don't understand. WHY do you like the m3s better, crossed at 80 hz the extra bass of the m3 shouldnt matter. Is the sound fuller above that? Warmer? Grr, its only 30 bucks so I don't care about the price difference but I want to get the right speaker. Maybe the m22 is the answer
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If you look at the frequency response curve of the M3, it looks like it is the "warmest" speaker Axiom has. Perhaps that's what everyone likes about it. From what I have read on these posts, you cannot go wrong with the M3.
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