Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo M2i or M22ti?

thanks for the great advice everyone, you guys are the best!!

I have read bad things about the Velodyne VX line. I believe the CHT is better and then you get to their good subs. But the consensus seems to be if money is not an issue - go with SVS or HSU.

I have a Velodyne CHT-8 ($175 with shipping). It is ok but I haven't really worked at positioning it. It is supposed to be decent. The VX line was supposed to be poor.

I had a Velodyne CHT8 which I used with a pair of M3Tis. The CHT8 is only good for about 30-35Hz, but it's quick and very musical - a perfect match for a pair of M3s or M2s. I also have a CHT10 which I use in a dual sub set up with an SVS 20-39. The CHT10 is an excellent sub. If you can find one used in good condition in your local Penny Saver or Classifieds, I'd save myself a bundle and go that way.

Hello Demasoni,

Hope you are well. The M2i come with tiny little stick on clear rubber feet.

Later,

TonyM

That is what I have now - M3s and a CHT-8.

And a very small odd room that makes it hard to place everything.

>>I'm trying to decide if I should get the M22ti or M2i for my home office

I think M2i's would be more than enough. Only question is if there is a risk of you wanting to use the speakers in a regular stereo or HT system instead -- if so, maybe 22s would give you more options...

I bought M2s to have a nice little stereo system up on the 2nd floor. The day after unpacking I realized how much better the M2i's sounded than my main speakers, hauled them downstairs to the rec room, replaced my mains with the M2s and added a sub.

Now I need some little speakers for the upstairs system again

interesting, then I'll do some research on the CHT 10 or 12, I'm going to skip all 8" since most of them sound more like midbass and way too punchy for my taste, from my past experience most 10" sound tight and more accurate than 12", they're suitable for most music except rap and techno.
On the other hand, most 12" have better bass extension and decay, I listen to everything but blue-grass and country, so 12" probably going to be a better choice. I wouldn't mind to plunge down my hard earn money on the SVS if they indeed sound twice or three times better than those CHT, my only concern is the SVS might overpowered these puny little M2i with monstrous bass...

I have a pair of M2i's with a PSB 6i sub (12" driver, 225 watts continuous, 600 watts peak). I don't think a big sub is overkill for these speakers; you just have to turn the level control down a bit on the sub

Seriously, the M2i's are REALLY flat down to 80-odd Hz and then roll off fast so they match up nicely with a big sub.

Bridgman,

this is going to be my one and only stereo, I seldom watch TV ...just watch some DVD on my computer once awhile that's about it. So what kind of main speakers did you replace with the M2i? how big is your rec room and how did those tiny little M2i holding up as the main speaker?

I would have to agree.If you were to calibrate the combo there would be no problems at all.