Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners What would your advice be....upgrade or not?

I think the $700 might sound like a lot to spend now when you already enjoy the 60s, but ask yourself how long you'll keep the new setup.

In my case, after listening, I really cannot imagine replacing the 80s or the receiver in less than 5 years, which is how long I had my last setup. Of course, time may prove me wrong, and everyone's situation is different (jakewash and his revolving door of subwoofers comes to mind) ;), but if you're going to have it at least that long, you spread the $700 out over a long period of time, and get one helluvalot of enjoyment out of it to boot. (trust me, you will feel LOTS better once you've made the decision)

Not to mention, the Denon has some fantastic networking capabilities that I think are really worth the upgrade if you have a home network and are interested in streaming music from your home computer... plus the ability to do firmware updates in-house without taking to a dealer... all of that adds up to a lot of value in my book. Plus you mentioned you've got the wife's approval? Don't second guess yourself any more my friend, it doesn't get any better than this!

OmahaBlu, it's pretty safe to say you've got a nasty upgradis bug, and with some of the forum members here (Mojo ) they will make sure your bug is well fed.

I love my 60's and ended up exchanging my entire system recently for the High Gloss finish. I could have went with the 80's (which I've heard at the factory) but I've always preferred the look of my 60's and I am completely happy with their sound. I've had 60's for a few years now and at first I thought the upgrade bug would bother me but it hasn't. I also started out with a EP500 when they first came out but ended up going with a HSU VTF3-MKII instead.

Whatever your decision is, good luck and don't spite the audio gods on the offer to help you unload the Onkyo. By the way, your wife sounds great and you seem to have good luck..pass it on

In Soviet Russia, audio gods smite you!

I think someone meant spite...

My Emotiva LPA-1 drives the M80's to levels I cant stand without showing any sign of shutting down. I have read that the XPA series are class AB and not H like the MPS so the power supply may hold up better to the 4 ohm load. I will be upgrading to the XPA-5 as soon as I can. Not that I need it!

I'm recommending the 80s only because I've heard almost the entire speaker line-up from Axiom and find that the 80s really are an incredible speaker. If someone is willing to spend the money on the 60s and can't afford the 80s, I suggest they save up the extra $300 or so bucks until they can.

Having owned the M3's then the M60's then the M80's I would have to agree with Mojo. I have no regrets.

yep! for 300 - u r almost there.

Heck you could road trip to Des Moines, bring your 60's along, and compare to my 80's. It has been some time since I listened to 60's...

Also, if you want to get the M80's and save a little more cash go through the factory outlet.

That's a great idea but be careful...Randy's environment is a little strange .