Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Hearing Things LFR-1100's and assorted tests to be done

Some "worse than typo" moments from the previous post, paragraphs 4 and 5 should have been (changed words in all CAPS):

The engineers at RE suggested tuning to about 28 Hz with a port area of about 80 square inches to avoid CHUFFING. When we talked about getting full output at 16 Hz, they flat out told me to go with dual sealed subs and avoid the noise, or else build a 30 cubic foot cabinet with about 140 square inches of port area.

In our own line up, even though the big vented "VS-18.1" was 6 dB MORE powerful in the CEA-2010 burst (at 20 Hz) than the dual driver 18 inch sealed SS-18.2, in long term output at 20 Hz they were equal, with the dual driver extending nicely to 10 Hz and the overall output and slam dusting the vented.

Love to suggest the scene where Coop enters the black hole in interstellar. Lots of below 20hz content there!

Should be fun with the 800.

It is nice to finally see an intelligent, common sense approach to assessing what is important in subwoofers. It doesn't happen very often elsewhere.

Superb sound quality with effortless execution is why I purchased 4 Axiom subs (2X400s & 2X800s) over the past couple of years. In contrast to some others that I've heard, they just sound 'right' to me & put out more than enough 'horsepower' for my Music & HT requirements...

TAM

Craig,

Having heard your LFR 1100 and dual EP800 setup driven by ADA's at the 35th, I have a new respect for both your reviews and your hearing! LOL

Tom - You were a bit dubious that the review process here would be an honest look at Axiom products. Based on what you were used to seeing in the forum world when it came to all things Axiom, your doubts were understandable. The EP800 really is a remarkable subwoofer. It's pretty funny how few companies have even responded to requests that I BUY a subwoofer for testing. Apparently, some companies would rather give a free review sample to someone the company's owner(s) KNOW will give a glowing review vs. a test here that is not going to be a "puff piece".

Mike - Thanks for the kind words. It was fun meeting all of you guys - and I wish more could have attended.

The LFR-1100's are a great listen every night. Last night was a full run of The Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Session". On particular event stood out ... the cymbals. I have listened to a lot of speakers, and the cymbal reproduction has always been one of the tougher tests. While deep into listening, it hit me ... I was not hearing speakers playing cymbals. I was hearing cymbals. It was palpable, and brought me out of the "relaxed into it" state and needing to hear the track again.

It's these occasional moments of "never heard THAT before" that make these speakers a special listening treat.

Yes, Trinity Sessions was a fabulous album. I still find their version of Sweet Jane to be rather hypnotic. The church it was recorded in is also quite a sight to see



I am sure that the acoustics inside the church gave that album it's warmth.

Matt - That is a beautiful picture. The acoustics of the church are captured quite well by the single microphone used (a single microphone is the best way to record a small ensemble in an arena such as the Holy Trinity Church).

Thanks for finding this shot - magnificent.

To hear the pipe organ in that place! Great pic.

Guys - In addition to the PC-2000 which is already here, an Axiom EP-350 V.4 and a Klipsch R115-SW have been ordered.

The EP-350 V.4 is going to be interesting, since the last actual test on one was done, the sub has a new amp, enclosure, port system and driver.

The Klipsch, on paper, is formidable: 75 pounds, large enclosure, 15 inch driver with what looks to be a surround that suggest pretty long excursion.

talking about subs.. I took the cover off of mine and it looks like the driver moves maybe 1mm. I know the unit is working as it I do some of the sound tone tests the room can shake with the lower frequencies, but it just doesn't really get loud.

I was rather disappointed with the 1812 test as it sounded like it did nothing over what the LFR1100's were giving me. But it does do far more for giving the lower frequencies but not really to the point of a visceral feeling. Perhaps I did need the 800's for that.