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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411049 03/24/15 02:45 AM
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Craig, welcome(back) to the forums. I remember and appreciate some of your reviews a few years back (M80s, Energy Veritas I believe).

I second Fred's suggestion on the Paradigm Studios and would also like to suggest evaluating some Kef R700/R900's and maybe some comparable B&W's to see how the latest versions compare to M80s or 100s.

It would also be interesting to see how Andrew's previous crowning achievement at Mirage, the OMD28s, compare to his present work with Ian on the Omni Directional Axioms.


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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411051 03/24/15 03:11 AM
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Craig, welcome back and I look forward to your new tests. One suggestion that comes to my mind is the PSB X2T and the Axiom M60s.


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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
Adrian #411059 03/24/15 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted By: Adrian
It would also be interesting to see how Andrew's previous crowning achievement at Mirage, the OMD28s, compare to his present work with Ian on the Omni Directional Axioms.


I too am interested in knowing what the LFT1100's stack up against. I had always coveted the Mirage omni speakers and wonder if that sound technology still offers top notch.


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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411066 03/24/15 03:33 PM
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Welcome back craigsub!

I have always liked Reference 3a and Totem. I had opportunity to compare them with my Axiom AX3's - very unscientifically I might add. The end result was keeping my Axiom's when life required changes to my material possessions...and of course an upgrade to M80's to stay current.

I wonder how the higher end Axiom models would compare in proper testing?

Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411068 03/24/15 05:09 PM
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craig:

Although I've never heard the LFRs (hopefully they will be set up at the factory for the Sep bash, ha!) from what I've read in several reviews, these are a special species of speakers that require some deep pockets to own.

From the reviews here & elsewhere, I have no doubt that they will 'compare' (compete?? - there's that term again) favourably within their price range. There is no reason that they shouldn't given their design, fine build quality & unique omni-directional sound stage.

This review by Dale Rasco says a lot:

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/s...al-speaker.html

The only wrinkle with the article is the typical bashing back at that time in the 'Discussion Thread' where Dale didn't tolerate any BS - in fact called it slanderous (Post #27). He certainly didn't need me to jump in!!

TAM

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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411070 03/24/15 06:16 PM
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Welcome back, Craig.

I look forward to reading about your adventures.

Cheers!


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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
exlabdriver #411071 03/24/15 06:22 PM
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There are already a lot of good ideas here. It's probable that the first speakers ordered will be a pair of M80's or M100's - and possibly a pair of M50's as well.

The M80/100 to compare against some direct competitors in that $2000-$3500 range, and I will mention the 50's again for this reason: The anechoic sensitivity rating of 94 dB (2.83 V @ one meter) combined with 8 ohm nominal resistance places them in an unusual spot: they are about 6-7 dB higher in sensitivity than the competition, and close to the sensitivity of pro audio speakers.

Based on specs, in a real world, receiver based system, the M50's have the possibility of delivering true reference SPL in fairly large rooms using nothing more than a receiver.

I have a pair of highly regarded towers here that sell for under $1000 for the pair. The only issue is they just don't perform well unless a lot of power is applied. They really need a good 200 WPC amp.

This begs the question: Will the M50's deliver something comparable in performance to the other Kilobuck per pair speakers with a typical receiver?

Back to the M80/100 .. both seem to be in the normal "wheelhouse" for the higher end Axiom buyer. They also appeal to a much wider audience than do the Omnidirectional speakers.

I won't be ordering until mid April - we are taking our first family vacation in 3 years from April 3 until the 12th. There were a lot of personal issues in my family over the past 1.5 years, and time away has been impossible.

The whole family is looking forward to getting away, and when we get back, the fun in my "man cave" will start.

I have reached out to sources for 5 other tower speakers, and will keep this thread posted as positive responses come in.

Another thing - our home is open to people who want to stop by and listen. smile

Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411072 03/24/15 06:37 PM
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BBIH and Tom Tuttle - Thanks for the welcome back! grin

Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411073 03/24/15 07:25 PM
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It is interesting that you mentioned the M50s. They seem not to be as popular as Axiom's other floor stander models for some reason. Most customers go for the M60 & up.

Being an owner of a pair of M3s on stands, I would love to hear the M50s as they are really a bigger version of the M3s. They have a simpler driver complement that I generally gravitate to...

TAM

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Re: A six month long test of an Axiom Tower vs. ???
craigsub #411098 03/25/15 03:46 PM
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I'm a big lover of Pioneer Elite amps. Mid to upper price range. I'd love to see how it compares.

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