 M80s for $950CA
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I found someone in my area, Ottawa, that is selling a pair of 3 month old M80s for $950 CA (firm, cash only) through Canuck Audio Mart.ca The only problem I have is they are in Light Maple and I was looking for Black Ash to match the rest of my setup and my room. I always prefered Black speakers, I guess I am a tradionalist that way  He says the the wife thinks they are to big and wants him to sell them. So if I was to purchase them from him, in the extremely odd chance that I do not like them, I am "screwed" as I cannot return them. If I purchased directly from Axiom.com, I can always return them for a full refund (shipping extra) no questions asked within 30 days. I am currently seriously considering selling my Energy Veritas 2.3s and 2.0c Center for Axiom M80, VP150. In fact, I am considering selling my entire Energy HT for Axiom. Stephane
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Stephane, tough call.
The Energy Veritas series have often been noted as being very close to the Axiom sound, although at a greater price. In the least, if you went Axiom and sold the Veritas, you may recover some cash.
Both are very good brands and models.
Aesthetics can be a tough sell when it comes to having a second opinion on decor in one's home.
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OT, with apologies. Chess, I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to see the word aesthetics spelled correctly. For whatever reason, that word has been coming up frequently on the forums at which I participate, and it almost always is misspelled. Thank you.
thank
Jack
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In the local newspaper yesterday -- "JD Fortune exercises his demons". Apparently he was seen taking them out for a brisk walk before the concert.
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Thanks Chess, it is a tough call for sure. I figure that the M80s with their twin 6.5in drivers will give me more bass than the Energy twin 5 1/4 drivers. If I had the Veritas 2.4s, which include an additional driver then perhaps they would give me the bass I am missing, but I could not afford the 2.4s at the time.
I need to hear the M80s in person, but I don't think the local guy here would let me audition his M80s knowing in advance that I do not wish to purchase them, the colour issue, he is trying to sell them afterall.
Cheers,
Steph
Acoustic Zen Adagio, Veritas center, Axiom EP500, QS8s, Anthem AVM20, MC20,Adcom GFA7400
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Never hurts to ask. Heck, lots of people on the board give auditions without trying to sell anything. On the other hand, if I already had my speakers packed up in boxes I think I might be saying "no way there buddy" 
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