Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo which axiom speakers to buy for Arcam gear?

I want to try the Axiom's 60Ti or 80Ti's but dont know how they will sound with an Arcam 65plus(40w total power)and Arcam P25 (100w total power) for 8ohms. Is there someone that can give some solid and clear advice about what Axiom speakers will make my system shine!

What equipment you're going to use to drive a speaker doesn't matter nearly as much as the speaker itself.

On that note, Axiom speakers shine with pretty much any equipment. They are very efficient speakers and don't require a lot of power to play loud.

One thing to keep in mind when trying to compare the M80 to the M60 is that the M80 is a 4-ohm speaker and requires an amp capable of driving it.

After reviewing information on your Arcam setup, I think it should be able to handle the M80s just fine. Because either speaker would sound great with your equipment, you should base your decision on the size of your listening room. How big is it?

I use the Arcam AVR100 and P85/3 in my system. The A65 will probably not give you enough headroom to drive the M80s to satisfying bass levels with movie soundtracks (assuming you have mixed HT/music needs). On the other hand, the P25 is rated to something like 23 amps of current, so power is a non-issue for you.

Arcam amps sound fantastic with just about any speaker you throw at them, but the better amps are quite crisp and transparent (compared to Anthem, for example). The M80s may be a little bright. Unless your room is monstrous, the M60s will sound great with Arcam gear.

Don't hesitate to consider the M80's. Mine are being driven by an Arcam A85 and the sound is marvelous. If you haven't done so, check out the thread in the home theater section called "highs on the M80's". You will probably find it worthwhile.
I should add that I have an SVS sub tied into the mix which adds a lot to movies and does provide the "feel" of the base for music, which speakers on their own cannot do. (Really easy to get too much base, however)

ED