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Re: Improving Axioms
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Well it's a funny thing that you talked about the comparaison between the Axiom and the B&W. I have side by side compare the M3 vs the CM5. Axiom is a great sounding speaker no doubt but the CM5 is actually a way better bookshelf in every area. Now i smile everytime i see people saying that this M3 is as good as any bookshelf out there. Are you considering spending the extra money to get a better sounds/looking. You guys are the only one to know.
I had the pleasure to compare those following model.
Axiom M3 V2 Focal 806V Usher X-718 Von Schweikert VR-1 B&W CM5
As you can see the Axiom is the less expensive bookshelf and by far and yes, it related his performance in the lot. Always depend on what Axiom want. A very low cost product (best bang for the buck products) Or, upgrade thier sound/looking for a cost of course.
But i do thrust Ian and Axiom. The have thier signature of thier own.
Nad C356 DAC & C515 Axiom M3v3 Grant Fidelity RPF-120 MKII Analysis Plus Black Oval 12&10 JRiver 19
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Re: Improving Axioms
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I don't know if I would say the B&W is a WAY better speaker than the M3 without adding "in my opinion".
An M3 (slightly) bested a B&W in blind listening tests at the Axiom get together last year.
It could be argued that the majority of listeners, being Axiom owners, have a preference for that particular sound, but I disagree with the B&Ws being "way" better.
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
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Indeed Marc you are right, in my opinion... No matter the test people do i think there's always lot of factor to consider. Room, equipment, etc. Anyway maybe you found the blind test at Axiom showed you that b&w isn't that "superior" as Axiom. But i found in my test a real difference. Being said, Axiom M3 still a great bookshelf for the value.
Nad C356 DAC & C515 Axiom M3v3 Grant Fidelity RPF-120 MKII Analysis Plus Black Oval 12&10 JRiver 19
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However, the Axoim M2 costs 316$ each, while the bowers-wilkins CM1's cost 500$ each... sure there are some differences in materials used.. but would YOU be willing to pay an extra 200$ish for looks/ possibly some sound quality difference? Actually, the M2's cost $316 per pair, not each. So, a comparison should be considered for a $700-ish cost difference.
Epic 80 / SVS PB13 Ultra Denon 3805 / M2200 Outlaw Monos / Sammy 55" LED
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yeah, i guess your right Spoiler... I think i got side tracked with the unit costs of B&W's and didn't think about axiom listing their speakers by the pair..
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To say that I'm excited about a professional studio monitor from Axiom is an understatement! My suggestion is to keep it simple. Nearfield as opposed to midfield. 6.5 woofer. Powered/bi-amped (possibly D amplification?) and flat and accurate. If Axiom could bring out a studio monitor in the $1200.00/$1400.00 (pair) range that has the same value/performance as their home audio speakers, you could shake up the industry big time.
"Art is making something out of nothing and selling it." ---Frank Zappa
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