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I read it and its good, nicely done.
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Thank you kindly, Socketman! I'd love to review the EP-800 subs as well, but nobody's offered me the chance yet! LOL So for now, I'll have to live with what I've got.
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Boom, you don't have to.
Here is my review:
My 2X HG Rosewood Veneer EP800s are simply wonderful in every way, ha!
TAM
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Boomzilla,
Did you use any type of tuning or YPAO/Audyssey setup when listening to your axioms?
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Good read Boom, Glad to hear they came to stay with you. The pics are great really nice finish on those beauties.
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Hi exlabdriver - THANKS for the link - I'm going there as soon as I finish this post!
Hi spiroh - I did try the YPAO on the Yamaha receiver with the M-100s, and (for my room) it didn't do much. This has been my experience with ALL room correction systems I've tried (including Denon's, Yamaha's, and Emotiva's). Don't know why, but every one I've tried chops the bass significantly and (often) tells me that one or more of my speakers are out of phase (they aren't). So in general, I run without any room correction at all.
And an additional question for youse guys - I really like the gloss finish on the wooden veneer Axioms, but mine are vinyl wrap. Is there anything I can put on the vinyl that will significantly increase the gloss? I thought of vinyl floor polish, auto detailing products, and maybe even a polyurethane gloss coat. Has anyone else tried anything to increase the gloss of Axiom's vinyl wrap?
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OK, TAM - Trick! No link at all - just a single sentence review! Apparently, brevity is not only the soul of lingerie, but also of audio reviews? LOL
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Boom. as a test I did spray a small portion of my vp100 with automotive clear . The clear did stick but because the vinyl is so coarse there was no appreciable difference in the shine. In the end I stripped all the vinyl ( no small task) and veneered all my speakers and sprayed them with polyurethane automotive clear coat. I did 2 x M80's, 2 x QS 8's , 2 x M2's and a VP 100. On the QS8's I did not remove the vinyl and veneer right over it , so far so good. Some one else here has veneered over the vinyl as well. Its a huge job and if you not into it I don't suggest doing it.
Richard
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Nope - veneering over (or without) vinyl isn't on my "to do" list (now or ever). So far, I've tried (inconspicuous patches on the back) both a vinyl floor polish and an auto detailing (Turtle Wax) product. My results were as yours - went on fine, but no appreciable change to gloss of the vinyl. Next, I'll get a polyurethane and apply to a tiny patch on the bottom of a speaker. Even if it wrinkles the vinyl, no harm done...
My best estimate at this time is that if I want a piano finish, I need to trade in again & get the real wood (sigh).
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I tried some 'Zymol' vinyl protectant (intended for auto interiors I think) on my M2s & EP-400s.
It temporarily gave them a wet/shiny look that was quite pleasing; however, as it evaporates away, it returns to the normal finish. I've been too lazy to keep redoing it.
In order to roughly match my HG Rosewood EP-800s, I bit the bullet & 'traded up' my black vinyl M22s to HG Rosewood. Rosewood of course is quite expensive both in veneer material plus the labour involved with a month of applying the multi coats of clear coat.
Worth it in the end though IMO...
TAM
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