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Cannes,

What do like about the LFR that the m100 doesn’t have or does differently?

I think I can guess based on what I’ve gleaned from other threads but curious your first hand experience. Thanks.

Great thread idea Trevor!

Mostly the listening area. I no longer have to sit at the MLP to get the same soundstage and imaging. The bass and lower end seems to be increased as well. I didn't realize my sub was unplugged the other day and was enjoying a listening session and I couldn't believe how much bottom end it had with the sub off. With the 100s I could tell a difference between the sub on and off. But to be fair and honest I never tried the 100s with no sub after I got the 1500 hooked up. I'm positive that would have made a noticeable difference.

I agree with rrlev

I have a pair of M22Tis. Out of rotation, but what a great speaker. The M3Ti was my introduction to Axiom speakers. They went for $275 back then and along with a 5 wpc SET tube amp and a little Velodyne sub they were a revelation. Got rid of my Infinity Composition Overture IIIs (nice speakers) and started down the Axiom road. I don't remember which iteration of M80s I had (V2 of V4), and loved them.

I love my LFR1100 Actives. The only potential weakness is that you need the 10 channels of dedicated digital amplification. The weakness is not the speakers. Maybe my amps or maybe the DSP preamps are atypical, but I hear digital haze.

Yes, the Wilsons are also terrific, but they have the advantage of Balanced Audio Technology 110 wpc tube VK56SE monoblock amplification and their wonderful VK33 tube preamp.

So, for music, for me, the call goes to the Wilson system. For home theater, no question, the LFR1100A system. (VP160 center, twin EP600 subs and 8 M2OWs, a real Axiom system!

Looking back, I have to say the M3Ti, Velodyne, Antique Sound Labs MG Si 15dt integrated tube amp (KT88s and 12ax7s), Mapleshade Audio Double Golden Helix speaker cables, gave me the most music delight of any Axiom 2 channel system. In that room it produced a most wonderful WALL OF MUSIC.

PS I don't have the M3Tis or the M80s anymore, but I still have the Antique Sound Labs tube amp. I upgraded it with VCap capacitors, Telefunken black diamond 12ax7s, and NOS Gold Lion KT88s. What a fantastic little integrated, but nowhere to put it.

PPS Hi Kodiak!

I had a pair of M100s. Gorgeous speakers, they sure didn't work well with the Conrad Johnson MV60SE 70wpc amp and Jadis preamp, so I can't really compare to the LFR1100As. They should be like the M80s but more and better, and the M80s are pretty terrific!

I just placed a set M22ti's in my home gym, after I bricked my Axiom Air. I have not listened to them in years..... I forgot what great little speakers they are. I have to give them the nod over my other Axion speakers, cause they do so much, and at a very reasonable price point. JohnK has been right all these years.....

My favourite is the M22ti. I managed to get just one three weeks ago. I ripped the drivers, terminals and cross-over out of it and threw it in my firepit. Hot damn! That M22ti burns real nice.

Haven't any Axiom but, I have joined to find the best one. Currently, VP150 is on the wishlist.

No, you wouldn't ... Aieeeeee!

Love my v4 stuff. Really despise that M22. Maybe the M22 v4 is better...dunno.

Notice however there is a wide price gap between the M3 and the M5 that begs to be filled. That used to be the M22...until it was taken off the site. It appears no matter what they threw at it - v4 tweeters, improved mids, improved cross-over - its curves brought shame to the family.

You know what though? If you are enjoying your old M22s, that's all that counts. Don't listen to me.

I don't.