Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Difference between M3 Ti and M3 v3

I bought them for a friend. I ordered a custom finish. I waited more than a month before I received them. I did not want to wait another month.

So, while you are correct, I could have returned them, I felt that further delay would cause me more embarrasment. After all, the person I bought these speakers for does not know the difference between V2 or V3 M3s.

I do know the difference. The fact that I could have returned them does not really change the lingering impression left from Axiom's repeated assurances that these M3s were really V3s.

Bottom line, the speakers are wonderful, but I don't think Axiom customer service is what it used to be.

You did order before the v3 announcement so you should not have been expecting v3's, IMO. That is just one of those 'DANG! I bought too soon' momments.

I also think Axiom should not have assured you they are v3's as they do lack all of the visuals(one color driver and no mag grilles) of the v3. Did they at least mention the fact your v2/3's would not have the new visuals? If not then I would be upset too.

Something for prospective buyers to keep in mind, Axiom/Ian makes running changes to his speakers as he sees fit. I doubt early Ti models are the same as later models, well, we know they are not as this was the reason the v2 designation came about and I highly doubt early V2 speakers are the same as later models, again we know this to be true.

Jake, you're partially correct. I ordered before the V3s were announced. Once they were announced, I changed my order, and upgraded to the M3V3 with glossy cherry finish. Axiom confirmed I would be receiving the M3V3s I ordered. I waited an additional month and the rest of the story you know.

I now see why you are not too happy, can't blame you, especially as you changed the order. Shame on Axiom.

That's not cool, man.

Yah But they sure sound good. And they're mighty fine looking as well.


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If I had to do it all over again...the HG cherry is one of my favorites the more I see it. I even prefer it to some of the more expensive wood veneer finishes. Just beautiful!

Hope you are having a great day Phil.

Cheers!

I sorta like that tweeter on the bottom config and, I agree, this finish is stunning. HG Rosewood is also fab.

Rosewood da bomb.

Imagine. If your order concluded in a flawless transaction, you wouldn't have had this story to tell (and retell, and ...).

So, win-win?