Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Very Confused...need advice on Speaker upgrade ($600)

I would have to agree with Spiff on the 603s. I found them a bit 'chesty' i think was the word i used.
The sound was not as smooth as Axioms or the B&W 703s.
I have never heard the Divas so i can't comment on how they might compare to Axiom.
But hey, if you like the sound of the 603s, by all means, that should be a speaker you will be happy with. Make the purchase.
If the price is bothersome, try to get to hear some Axioms.

Valid point. If you really love the sound of the 603's, then you'd likely NOT like the sound of the M60's anyway, so M40's or M50's would be a better choice from the axiom line.

ANYONE in the miami / Ft Lauderdale area with some M50, M60, or M80s that I can come hear????

Please?!!! :-)

Ok guys,

I want to thank all of you for your inputs and your thoughts....after long hours of research, reading, and several trips to local stores, not to mention countless hours in several forums including this one, I have put in the order for the following:

a pair of Swan 6.1 floorstanding speakers!!

here is some info on its performance numbers:
http://www.swanspeakers.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=199

I haven't heard them yet, but I was finally able to speak in person to a couple of people who have them (one who actually upgraded from the M50ti) and they swore by them.

at $900/pr, I cannot find anything at this price for what you get, and given that they have been compared to the M80ti, and to the B&W 704s, I have to believe they are a damn good bargain.

I will post a follow up when I recieve them, but I want to thank everyone again..

attractive speaker.. but i have to admit, i am not a big fan of the pimple tweeter. i just wanna reach up there and squeeze it between my thumbs.

but, congrats on your choice.. i sure hope they end up being everything you have hoped for.

bigjohn

Interesting look. Congrats.
What is their return policy should they not live up to your expectations?

BigJohn...you really do have an issue with touching speakers, don't you?

Swan speakers? It-a... looka-like-a tweeter.

My apologies to Alex Borstein.

Bren R.

Yeah, part of the reason I bought these was the look as well...speakers now days are form and function, so I didnt want just a brick there.

I sure hope they sound as good as people say...it will be interesting to see.

At the risk of being publicly tar'ed and feathered by some brand loyalists, you should also be looking at Rocket speakers. Especially if appearance is a factor for you. You can get a set of B stock 750’s for less than those Swans, and they are simply beautiful speakers with a known, outstanding customer service. If it were me, I’d seriously consider canceling your order and get a set. http://www.av123.com/products_category_brand.php?section=stock&brand=15

They also have some 550 B stock.