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

Hey DPA,

I can't really give you the direct comparison between the M60's, Monitor Audio's S6, and KEF's Q5 as I've auditioned different models. Here are my impressions of the models I've auditioned:

Monitor Audio's S8 and S10 - I was really impressed with these. These to my ears are very similar to the Axiom's in sound. However I wasn't able to put them through the same critical test with my own music, so I have to go back and do this. Reviewers have said that they tend to be bass heavy but I didn't find this as they are supplied with plugs for the ports in the back (for better bass control). Out of the three these are the most beautiful looking set.

KEF's Q7 - Very detailed, warm sound. Because of it's great off axis performance, it belts out a wide sound stage. However the sound is more laid back. KEF recently won a speaker comparison test in the August issue of WHAT HI-FI? magazine.

Axiom's M80 - Very detailed, dynamic, crisp and "forward" sound. The finish is still very attractive but at a very reasonable price. Did amazing with my own CD compilation from different genres. I am going back to have a 2nd audition.

For bang-for-the-buck, the Axiom's will probably beat most if not all its rivals. The performance they give you combined with unrivaled price point will be tough to beat. By the way I don't own any of these speakers. I'm also in the process of upgrading and right now am leaning towards the Axiom's.

Thanks for the feedback. I have a chance to buy a pair of Monitor Audio S8 for about the same price as the M60ti. So I've ordered a pair of M60's to try out and if I don't like them I'll send them back and purchase the S8's.

Keep us posted. I'll be very surprised if you send the M60's back though.

My M60s shipped today and should be here for me to hear on Friday. They would have shipped on Monday but there was a run on them this weekend and they were out until today. Must be a real popular speaker? Also, has anyone dealt with Amie Colquhoun? I've been thoroughly impressed with her and Axiom so far and haven't even heard their products yet.

Amie Rocks!

-nuff said

Amie is the "Queen of Customer Service". I have also talked with Joe and Alan both of whom are excellent customer service oriented techies.

It's amazing how good customer service can be. I just wish computer companies would use the likes of Axiom and SVS as models...

I was wrong. The speakers got here to Colorado from Canada on Wednesday. Wow! That was quick. I have the speakers hooked up and they sound prety good. I'm really interested how they sound when they're broke in. So far so good...

Keep us posted.

Hey, HGP my fellow Texan,

How about YOU keep us posted about your new SVS PB2-Plus? How is it behaving? Is your house still intact?