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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
DaveG #225754 10/17/08 02:34 PM
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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
Murph #225755 10/17/08 02:39 PM
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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
EFalardeau #225756 10/17/08 02:42 PM
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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
Murph #225772 10/17/08 07:00 PM
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Just thinking out loud - why not a second 600? Cheaper alternative and I'm not sure you'd be able to tell the difference between a 600 + 800 and a 600 + 600. Sonically matched?

Re: EP800 upgrade advice
Ray3 #225774 10/17/08 08:17 PM
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Hey Ray, thanks for the thoughts. I hope that there is an audible difference between the two speakers... Otherwise it's going to be hard for Axiom to sell them!

I realize across the majority of the frequency range they're going to be similar, but the extension at low frequencies for the 800 looks quite a bit better based on the initial plots that have been released.

Also, with the current owner's club discount the difference in price is < $50, so I think it'd be worth it to give the 800 a spin.

Jason


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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
myrison #225778 10/17/08 08:39 PM
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How large is your room anyway? When I saw the 800 info, I of course immediately wanted one, but the truth of the matter is my single 600 is too much sub for my room (12’ X 16’). Two 500's would be a better option for me than a single 600. You may be in the same boat as I……….separating the testosterone infused “want” from real need.

Re: EP800 upgrade advice
michael_d #225779 10/17/08 08:40 PM
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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
michael_d #225780 10/17/08 08:45 PM
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 Originally Posted By: mdrew
... but the truth of the matter is my single 600 is too much sub for my room (12’ X 16’).


Heresy... ;\)

Jokes aside, I know what you mean... there is no question in my mind it's a want. (even if not quite by Peter's definition)

However, my entire HT purchase has been a want, this just continues the trend.

Jason


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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
myrison #225783 10/17/08 08:49 PM
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To follow up on my own comment... I agree that in terms of raw SPL capability, the 600 is more than my room needs too (14x20x9).

However, in terms of low frequency extension, 2 500s wouldn't have the same low-end capability as 2 600s (or 800s), and I do really enjoy the low-end of the 600, and imagine I'll enjoy the lower end of the 800 even more. I suppose if I turn out to be completely wrong I can send it back... there's always that option.


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Re: EP800 upgrade advice
myrison #225787 10/17/08 08:55 PM
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