Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo difference between M50 and M22

Similar except for frequency response and woofer diameter? Can anyone describe the differences?

Thanks,

jeff

OK...116 views and not a single response. Not very nice.

The reason is probably because very few people, if any, have actually heard these two speakers together.

I've heard the M22ti's, but not the M50ti. I'll only be able to tell you what I know, and have read.

First off, the M22ti is a bookshelf speaker. The M50ti is a tower. That in itself is a major difference.

Secondly, the M22ti is detail and clarity oriented. Clear, clear, clear...you'd be amazed.

The M50ti (from what I've read) is one of Axiom's more "laid back" speakers. The detail in the high's is less pronounced. It'll have a smoother, mellower presentation. That in turn will make it lose some of it's clarity, and detail.

It's a matter of taste. Most Axiom owners prefer the more detailed, clear sound of the M2i, M22ti, M60ti, and M80ti. The M3ti, M40ti, and M50ti, are generally considered Axioms more "mellow" speakers.

Hope this helped.

I woudn't say my m50's lack any clarity or detail whatsoever... in fact, I *love* the detail they give. I haven't heard the m60's though, and don't plan on it... I can't imagine them sounding any better than these!

I guess if some day I lost my m50's or out of the generosity of my heart, gave the m50's as a gift to a relative, I would go with m60's...

Hi,

Thanks, Spiff, for answering. I was eating Turkey (I get it twice; once for Canadian Thanksgiving in October, then again in November in the US) and didn't look at the boards until now. The M50ti has quite a bit more clarity and detail than the M40, but not quite as much as the M60ti. It's most noticeable, of course, on an immediate A/B comparison. You quickly accommodate the tonal balance of the M50--it's very pleasant--and only when you switch to the M60 or M22 do you notice an increase in midrange detail.

Regards,