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Re: Build a Better System
#60226 09/12/04 02:46 AM
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MarkB, have you listened to anything from Polk Audio? Some folks at the Polk site report getting RTi8s for under $400 in open box specials at Circuit City. As a Polk and Axiom owner, I would guess they are comparable to the Axiom M60 (maybe 50 - I have not done a direct comparison of these models). At their retail price ($800+) they are a good value just like Axiom products are a good value. At $400 they are a steal.

Re: Polk
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I have never heard a Polk, but I've seen a lot of references to them from previous owners on AudioReview and others. I don't think they carry them at my local Circuit City. If the RTi8's are that good, they are indeed a steal at $400. Of course, whether or not they are indeed that good will probably start an argument around here.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll keep my eyes open.

VR2 v. M60
#60228 09/12/04 08:49 AM
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Do you sell the new VR2 & 3 models? They just came out in 2004, so I can't find many reviews yet. Here's one I found on Audioweb.

http://www.audioweb.com/Review/ReviewViewer.asp?numrows=25&searchtype=B&sort=M&revieworder=494

Needless to say, it's quite positive. For those who don't know, the VR2 is a 3-way floorstanding with dual 6-1/2" woofers, 4-1/2" mid and tweeter for $850/pair. It's in the same price/performance range as the M60. How do they compare in terms of sound? Was that reviewer on target, or not? Which is better in your opinion?

Pro's & Con's
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I've waded through a LOT of speaker reviews in the past month or so. I have a great deal of confidence in the Axiom brand at this point, more so than Paradigm and many others.

Re: Polk
#60230 09/12/04 11:49 AM
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"Of course, whether or not they are indeed that good will probably start an argument around here."

Actually, that has not been the case. In general, if people around here argue with you they have a pretty good reason. I don't think many people here have given any Polk products a serious listen and those that have are pretty complimentary. I suspect that if we did a direct M60 to RTi8 comparison, the consensus would be that they are both excellent speakers and more people would prefer the M60. You likely are getting more for your money in terms of quality parts/workmanship, etc. from a company that sells direct than from one that sells through Circuit City. I happen to like the Polk sound and think that $800 for the pair was a better sound and deal than I could find anywhere in the local stores - and my wife agreed so we decided to go with something we had both heard and liked as we had differing opinions on some speakers. If we hadn't both agreed that the Polks were the best we had heard (over Klipsch, Athena, Bose, Def Tech, JBL, Infinity among others) then I was going to go with Axiom and take a chance on something we had never heard.

Re: VR2 v. M60
#60231 09/12/04 02:05 PM
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Hey MarkB,

I haven't heard these speakers yet. Like all BA's I'm sure they are great. I don't know if my company sells these or just doesn't know about them. The types of clients we have are very sound savvy and they know what they want before getting me involved.



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Re: Build a Better System
#60232 09/12/04 03:36 PM
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In reply to:

I'm not going to start a Boston v. Axiom thread now. I don't want to see Axiom get its butt kicked on its own board.




And the purpose of saying that was what? Man oh man I think everyone here has tried in one way or another to help you out. Why bother throwing out jabs that will only start problems. I have my doubts on if BA would kick Axiom anyway, but that is not the point.

I have only ever had one set of BA and I'm not sure on the model number 790's or maybe 990's..... something like that. Great big towers that had a self powered sub built in. I had them for a total of 3 day's and I didn't like them. This is going back a few years so keep that in mind. I wish I could remember the model number.

Anyway, the point is BA is at least on the same playing field as Axiom and in the end it comes down to taste versus quality. I don't think BA will kick Axiom or vice versa. It's all what you like!


Re: Jab
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You obviously didn't read the last sentence in that post.

Quote: "Just kidding."

Don't flame on me!

LOL!

Re: VR2
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What kind of B.A.'s do you sell?

And by B.A. I hope you don't mean Bachelor of Arts. I'd have to report you unless you're accredited.

Re: VR2
#60235 09/12/04 06:48 PM
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I hereby declare you a troll and STRONGLY discourage any forum members from making further responses.

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