Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners M80s and Denon 2808CI

And you guys actually wonder why people can't make up their minds.

Hey Stain and welcome! I'm sure you'll have plenty of time to change your mind about a million times before your speakers are ready to be shipped. Stick around and ask a LOT of questions. These guys just LOVE that!

I have a 2309 that I will be driving my M80's with when they get here. I've been assured many times (and even from the Denon Tech Support) that a Denon will have no problems with the M80.

What color did you get?

I got the Boston Cherry. They should match the rest of my furniture.

I am drooling over the real wood finishes but don't have the money for them. Looking at the pictures of the rosewood finish in the forum's gallery, they look nice. I love the extra touches with custom serial, coverings, and cases for feet. Definitely worth the money.

Bob,

Ive read some of you post and your decision making process. When the speakers come, you'll have to let me know how they sound with the 2309.

Stain, Don't get me wrong the M80s do have have a thing or 2 over the M60 and I would be very surprised if you didn't think the M80s sound great even with MP3s, you will find that they sound even better with a more full range source, the actual cd or higher bit rate MP3. I just think we may push people over their budgets to get the M80s, when they really would have just been as happy with the M60s, you never know what you are missing sort of thing.

A few years ago most talk here was of the M60s, then upgraditis hit the group and the M80 has become the defacto standard most of us have.

So far as paying to return the M60s, you would have only paid the difference in price between the 2, shipping both ways would have been free.

Anyway from what you have described as mostly lower volume listening, the M80 IS the speaker you want.

Some observations on Stain, Bob and me just for fun.

Bob don't take this wrong ok but you have over 400 posts in your search here for info before buying and that's just fine. It's your journey. What I like reading here is the common themes
that so many share. It's so interesting...each person's journey.

Many of us did our due diligence took axiom at their word and trusted the owners posts here too.

I bought mine the way stain did ...almost no posts or inquiries. Just lurking, reading this site and some others and hit the buy button. Damn the torpedoes! This is gonna be fun to TEST these puppies to see if they can be as good as they are being touted.

Now here's my kicker. I have been in the audio-video world and biz since 1976 at the tender age of 14.
I ordered the Ascend 170's to just compare for safety's sake.

I DIDN'T EVEN OPEN THE 170 BOXES! Sent them back.

That's how good they are for the money. But I had all my experience to tell me that. Just a cool story for ya's.

Rock on...or jazz or classical or w/e.

PS. I forgot about the fact that Axiom's are so nice at normal and low levels. I don't know how Ian got every facet of these speakers so right but he did.

Hey Dude,
Thanks for your keen observations of my post count. I am trying to figure out what that is about and why your post is addressed to me in the first place.

So, some observations, just for fun.
I registered on this Forum on Dec 26, 2008. (Two days after I purchased a Denon 2309) I made my purchase of a pair of M80's and an EP-350 on Jan. 12, 2009 (at 5:10 PM EST) I have absolutely no idea how many posts I was at when I made my Axiom purchase, but since you brought it up for some reason, I can assure you that I was no where near 400 posts at that time.

Just for more fun, I'm happy to let you know that 2 days later, (Jan 14, 2009 at 11:12AM) I upgraded my order to include 2 QS8's and a VP-150. I also have no idea how many posts I had then.

I haven't been the most patient in waiting for my order and many here would think that an understatement. It would have been so much easier to get the speakers right away instead of waiting from the Outlet Store. I would have had my speakers by now and would probably be really enjoying them. Glad that you are enjoying yours.

So I hope you have enjoyed reading about my journey as much as I have enjoyed telling it.

For further info check the thread titled: Why Axiom

Thanks Bob for the background. Interesting stuff.
Sounds like you are learning alot and that's usually fun.
I paid full boat because I know myself pretty good. I don't do waiting very well on certain things in life.

We can all appreciate the anxiety of your purchase though.
Tick Tock

Bob, I have to say I have had the most fun reading your posts and enquiries, inspite of the way some of my responses may have come across. You appear to have a passion for this and I think you are actually enjoying your time searching for information. Keep it up even after the speakers arrive

As a charter and sustaining member of the M60 posse, I absolutely agree.

M60's are great speakers, especially at low volume levels. They are also somewhat easier to place; the M80's extra 2" in depth may or may not matter in your room.

Don't worry. Be happy.

Turtle: I disagree whole heartily, M80s are the best bang for the buck Axiom offers.

Speaking of placement, what is the recommended distance to the wall? 6 in?