Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Speaker opinions

I'm thinking of buying the Axiom M60ti or the Infinity Alpha 50. Has anyone here heard both and what did you think? I've read a thread where a person had auditioned both but did not do a direct comparison. By the way the equipment driving them will be an HK525 via an HKPA2000.

Wow, no one wants to take this one? I'm really liking what's been said and what I read about the M60's but I'm waiting to hear from those with first hand experience. How about this, the M60ti vs the Monitor Audio S6 or KEF Q5?

Actually, I am wondering what you are using the PA2000 for.

Extra punch for the front speakers, especially in stereo mode. Plus I got a great deal on it.

D, Kolbe(ZeN)auditioned the Alpha 50s about a month ago and liked them but went with M80s. He's not on the board at the moment, but might have an opinion for you.

I've heard both the Monitor Audio and M60's. I own the M60's now. Much clearer, much tighter bass, just overall better.

DPA,

There are a number of posts mentioning the Monitor Audios if you do a little forum search.

DPA,
I may be the person that has heard both but not together, but here are my thoughts eitherway

I did like the infinities - they seemed to be a very good value for the money. Up to the point when I heard them, I had only heard other mass market speakers (polk, viena acoustics, klipsch, Energy, Paradigm, etc.)

After hearing the M60 and M80's though, I found no comparison. While clear, the infinities lacked the high end and mid range detail. They are a much more "laid back" speaker, and the M60/80 is a more "forward" or "bright" speaker.

My longish journey left me realizing that I liked the "brighter" sound quite a bit more than the "laid back" sound of many other speakers.

Obviously, your mileage may vary Have fun!

I agree with spiffnme, in monitor audio vs. Axiom, Axiom wins hands down.

Thanks to all for the feedback. Yes, I as well was not impressed with the Monitor Audio S6 nor the KEF Q5. I'm nearly convinced to go with the M60. I just need to hear the Infinity Alpha 50 in person.