Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners My Interesting M60 Out Of Box Experience!

MarkyM,

Following this thread, I knew you'd enjoy the enhanced soundstage of the M60 v3's, perhaps the most noticeable (in double-blind comparisons) improvement because of the smoother, wider dispersion of the new tweeter. That characteristic is also apparent in the new M22 v3s (vs. my old M22ti's) and in the M3 v3.

Yes, apart from the new tweeter, there were adjustments in the crossover midrange response of the v3, which during the double-blind tests at Axiom, caused me to end my rating sheet with the phrase, "This is a wonderful speaker!"

Previously, I had never given the earlier M60 v2 such high praise; in fact, there was always a slight midrange glitch that bothered me in the earlier M60s, which lent a slightly edgy quality to some female vocals and a few brass instruments (occasionally sax and trumpet) and that lowered my overall score for the older M60s.

I was thrilled when the new M60 v3 showed no trace whatsoever of that slight "middy" glitch. For those who are curious, I never heard the latter in the earlier M80 v2's (I have those in my living room). The M80 v3 also benefits from the new v3 tweeter, but to my ears, the biggest improvement in the tests I did in late spring and early summer were audible in the M60 v3s.

Regards,
Alan

Thank You Alan,

I really think the M60's have now earned and deserve some respect!

It's only been 4 days but I really like them so far.

--Mark--

John, can you reference a theological treatise on recycling. You have me intrigued.

Tom, it's from the Book of John. Oh, you said theological.

Can we just buy the v3 tweeter to replace the v2 one in my M60v2?
Will the crossover have to change also?
How much would that cost to change the tweeter & crossover only?

The crossover was changed to match the new tweeter. I believe it was said there would be soldiering involved in replacing the crossover. There was some discussion about selling the upgrade parts, but no price was ever settled upon--at least mentioned in the board.

If you're serious about doing the upgrade, you might try contacting Axiom directly.

Update:

The new tweeter came today.

I installed it in the M60 and put the tweeter from the M2 back in the M2.

All is well.

Kudos once again to Noreen at Axiom for the stellar support!

--Mark--

Do you still enjoy your M2's now? I was hoping you could compare and contrast the experience from your 2 systems. I am very interested in a full range vs monitor and sub discussion.