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#355506 - 09/25/11 04:46 PM
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![]() local Registered: 07/01/09 Posts: 282 |
Well it's a funny thing that you talked about the comparaison between the Axiom and the B&W. I have side by side compare the M3 vs the CM5. Axiom is a great sounding speaker no doubt but the CM5 is actually a way better bookshelf in every area. Now i smile everytime i see people saying that this M3 is as good as any bookshelf out there. Are you considering spending the extra money to get a better sounds/looking. You guys are the only one to know.
I had the pleasure to compare those following model. Axiom M3 V2 Focal 806V Usher X-718 Von Schweikert VR-1 B&W CM5 As you can see the Axiom is the less expensive bookshelf and by far and yes, it related his performance in the lot. Always depend on what Axiom want. A very low cost product (best bang for the buck products) Or, upgrade thier sound/looking for a cost of course. But i do thrust Ian and Axiom. The have thier signature of thier own.
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#355507 - 09/25/11 05:03 PM
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![]() shareholder in the making ![]() Registered: 09/27/04 Posts: 11437 Loc: Central NH |
I don't know if I would say the B&W is a WAY better speaker than the M3 without adding "in my opinion".
An M3 (slightly) bested a B&W in blind listening tests at the Axiom get together last year. It could be argued that the majority of listeners, being Axiom owners, have a preference for that particular sound, but I disagree with the B&Ws being "way" better.
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#355508 - 09/25/11 06:36 PM
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![]() local Registered: 07/01/09 Posts: 282 |
Indeed Marc you are right, in my opinion...
No matter the test people do i think there's always lot of factor to consider. Room, equipment, etc. Anyway maybe you found the blind test at Axiom showed you that b&w isn't that "superior" as Axiom. But i found in my test a real difference. Being said, Axiom M3 still a great bookshelf for the value.
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#355510 - 09/25/11 08:12 PM
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![]() connoisseur Registered: 01/19/11 Posts: 1291 Loc: Quebec, Canada |
a little food for thought here:
http://www.gizmag.com/cabasse-la-sphere-4-way-point-source-speakers/12539/
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#355801 - 09/29/11 04:27 PM
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![]() aficionado ![]() Registered: 01/03/06 Posts: 683 Loc: South Florida |
Quote: However, the Axoim M2 costs 316$ each, while the bowers-wilkins CM1's cost 500$ each... sure there are some differences in materials used.. but would YOU be willing to pay an extra 200$ish for looks/ possibly some sound quality difference? Actually, the M2's cost $316 per pair, not each. So, a comparison should be considered for a $700-ish cost difference.
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#355826 - 09/29/11 10:44 PM
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![]() connoisseur Registered: 02/08/04 Posts: 1863 |
yeah, i guess your right Spoiler... I think i got side tracked with the unit costs of B&W's and didn't think about axiom listing their speakers by the pair..
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#356081 - 10/03/11 03:12 PM
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![]() devotee ![]() Registered: 12/13/09 Posts: 311 Loc: Worldwide |
To say that I'm excited about a professional studio monitor from Axiom is an understatement!
![]() My suggestion is to keep it simple. Nearfield as opposed to midfield. 6.5 woofer. Powered/bi-amped (possibly D amplification?) and flat and accurate. If Axiom could bring out a studio monitor in the $1200.00/$1400.00 (pair) range that has the same value/performance as their home audio speakers, you could shake up the industry big time.
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