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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
michael_d #318377 08/13/10 02:08 AM
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Jerry has tried the M3's and it appears that so far they aren't for him. If they sound too bright, and vocals are too metallic sounding then perhaps , indeed, these speakers are not for him. I'm glad you gave them a shot, but I don't think offering you more suggestions would really help considering you're using the same electronics and room you did with the other speakers. If more time with them doesn't improve your opinion, then perhaps you should consider another speaker brand, or a different Axiom speaker. I've been following this thread with interest and I'm sorry the M3 hasn't seemed to work out for you, so far. Hopefully you'll find the solution you're looking for soon.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
Spoiler #318378 08/13/10 02:11 AM
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Agreed.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
Ken.C #318389 08/13/10 04:53 AM
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Yes, thank you.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
grunt #318393 08/13/10 07:30 AM
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I played a few CDs to demo the sub-$1000 M3V2.5 system I put together for my friend. I'm using a 5 watt per channel Muse T-Amp and a 3.5 Amp Pyramid Power Supply for power. The Dayton HT120 subwoofer helps out. I'm using the Sony CX90ES 200 CD player as a source. I played a Columbia CD of Santana Abraxas. Sounded thin and lifeless. It's a bad recording. I played Getz/Jobim Verve CD. It was great (a little chesty at times). I played tracks 9 and 11 from the Miami Vice CD. Sounded great. I played Paul Simon's Graceland CD. It sounded thin and lifeless. I played Loreena McKennett's Elemental, it sounded great.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
2x6spds #318425 08/13/10 05:23 PM
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Just more proof everyone hears things a little differently and that we have different preferences to sound reproduction.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jakewash #318426 08/13/10 05:28 PM
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I have a pair of Polk Monitor 40 speakers that I swear sound warmer than the M3's and they seem to sound much fuller also. Maybe my hearing is finally shot.

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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jerrymb #318427 08/13/10 05:32 PM
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I don't think that means your hearing is shot - it just means you prefer that kind of sound. Find the speakers you're happy with, grab your favourite beverage, sit back turn it up and enjoy!

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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
cb919 #318442 08/13/10 08:59 PM
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The M3's are going back. I'm just a bit confused after reading so many rave reviews and then not hearing what others are raving about. I didn't hear one reviewer comment on how unnatural some vocals sound on the M3's and yet I clearly hear it.


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Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
jerrymb #318443 08/13/10 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted By: jerrymb
I didn't hear one reviewer comment on how unnatural some vocals sound on the M3's and yet I clearly hear it.

Honestly, your experience is rare. Reviewers haven't said that about the M3s because they haven't heard it. I'm sorry they don't please you, and I hope you're able to find something that does.

Re: I just ordered a pair of M3 v3 Bookshelf Speakers
pmbuko #318445 08/13/10 09:05 PM
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I have my eye on a few other speakers. Mainly Aperion. I hear the vocals on the M3's as very bright,kind of cold and mechanical sounding. It's not my receiver. I have it set to flat.


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