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Audiobyte v3 Computer Speakers
#328158 11/12/10 07:38 AM
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My Audiobytes died on me recently, and Axiom was very generous in letting me upgrade to the new v3s. I received them today. I won't be able to put them through their paces until the weekend, but I thought I'd make a couple of observations right now.

The most obvious changes are to the subwoofer. Instead of a box, it now resembles a bookshelf speaker (trapezoid and all), with a woofer and a port behind the grill. The grill is magnetic now, which the other Audiobytes already had. The sub is also now available in other colors besides black. I got mine in charcoal, to match the speakers. As far as performance, I'm not sure how it stacks up to the previous sub in output, since I can't really blast it right now, but instead of the three settings like before (Flat, Half, Full), there is now a Sub Trim dial on the back of the amp. That must be why you get a different amp if you're getting the Audiobytes with the sub versus not. Before, the settings were done on the sub itself. I definitely prefer the dial. Much finer control over the integration of the bass. Of course, getting a different powered sub and using the Sub Out would accomplish the same thing.

I'm a fan of these changes. The overall performance seems to be what I remember, but like I said, it's nice to have the finer control over the bass. I look forward to throwing more material at the system over the weekend.

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CV #328159 11/12/10 10:06 AM
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Sounds good so far, looking forward to a more thorough review smile


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CV #328172 11/12/10 01:40 PM
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Pictures would be nice, Charles since the web site is still showing the old subwoofer!


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EFalardeau #328179 11/12/10 03:29 PM
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Did they mention whether there were any changes to amplifier power?


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CV #328187 11/12/10 03:55 PM
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Can you post a pic of the subwoofer? I think mine may need to die soon, too.



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pmbuko #328191 11/12/10 04:31 PM
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I'm surprised nobody has requested pictures, yet.


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tomtuttle #328202 11/12/10 06:33 PM
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laugh I'll get some pics this weekend.

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terzaghi #328280 11/13/10 12:15 AM
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So would CV!


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jakewash #328317 11/13/10 04:55 AM
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Ha ha, can't argue with that.

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