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Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447713 01/12/24 02:29 PM
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Why wait … just stack two 800s to make a 1600.
Think we talked about this before … house mods if the ceiling is too short smile

Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447714 01/12/24 05:07 PM
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I can stack five...horizontally.


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Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447716 01/14/24 12:05 AM
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I had a 600 in my HT. Swapped it out for 2 EP500's. I prefer the two 500's. I have since replaced the V2's with V4's, and they are an improvement over the V2's by a large degree. The sealed subs are crisper, and less boomy.

I would like to try an 800, but my room just won't fit one. The 2, smaller subs just work better in my room.

And I hate to add this, but will anyway. I've had 6 Axiom subs over the years. Every single one of them required an amp replacement. One needed a driver too. But, they've worked without issue, for at least five years min now, after the amps were replaced.

Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447717 01/14/24 12:32 AM
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Was the 600 a v4?


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Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447722 01/14/24 06:01 PM
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No, V2

I still have it in use. It's in my great room (28X32). Works well in this room.

Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447726 01/15/24 01:25 AM
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The 600v4 is nothing like the v2. I punted the 600v2 out of my place with extreme prejudice.


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Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
michael_d #447729 01/15/24 04:45 PM
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Thanks M for the perspective. This is the 1st issue I've had since buying the EP500 with my full Axiom system in 2009.
Sidenote - I still have my very 1st surround system purchase from ~2001 with a Polk Audio sub which is still cranking. It's been my garage system since the Axioms arrived. While the Polk sub doesn't have the heft and depth of the EP500 it is a very musical sub and continues to work without complaints in that messy uncontrolled garage environment.
Otherwise I'm still waiting to hear from Axiom for details on my various repair or upgrade options. I am curious if there are any 'improvements' in getting an amp replacement even though the DSP will be tuned for my v2 cabinet and driver configuration?


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Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
Mojo #447731 01/15/24 04:58 PM
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And how much time have you spent with the EP500 V4's?

I like my V2 EP600 just fine. Your hyperbole is a bit much, although expected.

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cb919 #447733 01/15/24 10:18 PM
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I know nothing about the V2 subs other than what has been posted here…

The V4 subs I’m very happy with … at least so far. The oldest is going strong (think about 7 years now).
My only pause on the Axiom subs are thier list price. But deals can be had especially if you can get a b-stock or refurb when they have a great sale.

Re: EP500v2 advice, repair/replacement options?
cb919 #447735 01/16/24 12:26 AM
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I'd love to eventually post a subwoofer shopping article. I'm in the dark about what makes a musical subwoofer, so I'm like everyone else and rely on price and size as an indicator of quality.

That's a terrible place to be as a consumer, being at the whim of marketing and influencers peddling myths that might have been debunked decades ago.


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