Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Dual EP800 vs SVS Ultra 16

I think this techno rock you listen too might benefit from at least a 600.

Mojo,

I was very surprised to see the amp controls on the sub, they are nothing like the photos on catalog sheet here online. The photo shows a switch for 0 or 180 phase. But what i got was a full range pot from 0 to 180 degrees, so you can adjust anywhere in that range. I found 45 degrees sync'd up best for a harmonious sound with the Model T's and with more apparent felt output.

So you say that the XLR is of course more immune to noise pickups as it is balanced, but also less signal degradation? I guess that's what I proved out, yes a huge improvement in detail and very apparent tighter bass response, it was immediately evident.

For my installation, the 150 hz crossover is more dynamic; it melds best with the Brystons.

When you get your 800, let me know if the amp has the full range pot for the phasing vs. the switch.

Craig, do you have a full-range pot on your 800 for phase? This will allow for very granular time alignment with the mains.

Ian needs better marketing.

They need to update the photos on the catalog pages online.... the new stuff is much nicer than the older designs, but it's not showing.

I really like the versatility of the new amp. Plus it's black anodized, not aluminum like in the photos. The other nice item, is the new style laser engraved serial number plates; no more stickers! It's the same plate they use on the new Brystons

Also, the black cloth cover which comes on the speaker has Axiom silk screened on it, looks nice. I wish my Model T black cloth cover had Bryston silk screened on it

Oh really? By the cloth cover, do you mean the grill? Is the grill magnetic?

No I am talking about the cloth 'bag' which comes on the speaker with a nice draw string to pull it tightly closed. I use one on the Model T by windows when not in use to keep the sun off the wood veneer.

The grill is magnetic and it holds in position like crazy, but I love the look of the driver, so I use it without covers on any of the speakers.

So my 800 is going to be wrapped in a cloth bag? What the hell am I going to do with a 4-foot tall cloth bag?

The 800 driver is better looking because it doesn't have a dust cap. I think you should get 8 of those.

I have news for you, breaking news, you are getting white dust caps on those drivers, a black anodized amp, a bag which you won't be able to remove, but no worries, you can play the sub bagged.

I really like the white dust caps on the LFR1100s but I've never liked them in a larger driver. I don't like black either. I sure hope I get the driver shown in the photo.

The amp sounds killer!