Below I have posted the specs for the two versions. The main question I have is it seems the only specs that have changed are the weight, enclosure, and driver (being the same as the 500). I could be mistaken, but wouldn't the larger amp and "nifty" new circuit that Alan has talked about result in some better frequency response/dB specs? I know he said it rivals the 500 in some respects, but I guess I don't see how.

Or, is the website just not updated correctly to have the new measurement specs?

Specs EP350v2
Enclosure: Vortex / Reflex
Max Amp Power: 200 Watts
Cross-over Adjust 40 - 150 Hz
Phase 0 & 180
Woofer Size 12"
DSP Controlled No
Line In and Out Yes
Balanced Line In and Out No
High Level In Yes
Room Trim No
Dynamic Power Supply No
Anechoic Resp. +/- 1.5dB
Anechoic Resp. +/- 3dB 28 - 150 Hz
Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB 18 - 150 Hz
Max SPL Anechoic 107 dB
Max SPL In Room 118 dB
Dimensions HWD mm : 495 x 381 x 381
Dimensions HWD inches : 19.5 x 15 x 15
Weight lbs each: 51.1 lbs
Weight kg each: 23.179 kgs


EP350v3
Enclosure: Bass Reflex
Max Amp Power: 300 Watts
Cross-over Adjust 40 - 150
Phase 0 & 180
Woofer Size 12"
DSP Controlled No
Line In and Out Yes
Balanced Line In and Out No
High Level In Yes
Room Trim No
Dynamic Power Supply No
Anechoic Resp. +/- 3dB 28 - 150
Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB 18 - 150
Max SPL Anechoic 107 dB
Max SPL In Room 118 dB
Dimensions HWD inches : 19.5" x 15" x 19.5"
Dimensions HWD mm : 495 x 381 x 495
Weight (lbs) each: 76 lbs
Weight (kg) each: 34.5 kg

Here's the same data, easier to read and compare.

25lbs is alot to gain.

but whats the point in the changes if there is no increase in output?

The table might be misleading. I am not sure they have "official" frequency response curves yet for the v3 and are being conservatives by reusing most of the numbers from v2. Otherwise, it would be totally pointless.

hopefully someone from axiom will clarify

I'm sure there's differences but to say it would be pointless otherwise would be incorrect as the new 350 would be using the same cabinet and driver from the 500. Produciton costs should be lower and they can build 2 different models (aside from amp) during the same production run...

Alan and Ian said the changes were for audio reasons, not anything else. So the difference must be found in the audio specs.

Link: http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showthreaded&Number=179265

My guess is the specs are not updated yet?

I currently have the 350V2, which i bought last june. I am interested in upgrading to the V3. Will the trade up program allow this, and if so, what do you think the difference will add up to? Would it be worth while? I sort of find that the V2 might be a little too small for a large basement room (~3000 cubic feet)