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#385761 - 11/17/12 04:45 AM
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![]() newbie Registered: 12/20/07 Posts: 1 Loc: Western Australia |
What Axiom subwoofer(s) do you own?
2 x EP500 Where do you have the Level, Frequency, Phase, and Subsonic Filter (if applicable) controls set? 9 o'clock on both, bypass, zero deg, N/A How are you connecting your signal source to the subwoofer (RCA/XLR/High Level)? RCA What receiver/processor/pre-amp/integrated amplifier are you using? Denon 4306 with all RCA outputs connected to A1400-8 What are you using for your main speakers? M80 v2 Where do you have the crossover frequency and trim levels set in your processor/receiver for your main speakers and your Axiom subwoofer? EP500's on bypass crossover with flat trim Receiver: LFE+Main mode M80's - small 60Hz VP150 - small 80Hz QS8's - small 90Hz LFE - 80Hz Are you using the trigger on your subwoofer? Yes, in cascading mode (i.e. Denon 4306 --> 1st EP500 --> 2nd EP500) |
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#385806 - 11/18/12 03:44 AM
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![]() Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making Registered: 07/20/06 Posts: 11677 Loc: Richland, WA, USA |
I don't know why, but I'm excited about new versions of the amplifiers. If I can make my EP800s v4 by switching out the amps, I think I may be able to swing that kind of upgrade. I have trouble imagining a performance improvement, but half the fun of a hobby is wasting gobs of money on it chasing an impossible ideal. Right?
I kind of like the idea of a digital volume control instead of a dial, but I have no practical experience with one. Remote control would be nice, but like I said, I'd rather have a device that's designed to handle multiple subwoofers and tactile transducers, and then have a remote control for that one device. Andrew, I know it's too early for you to really tell us what you're focusing on with the redesign, but I hope you don't mind my babbling. I figure it can't hurt to throw the ideas out there, harebrained as they may be. |
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#385819 - 11/18/12 12:41 PM
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![]() connoisseur Registered: 02/08/04 Posts: 1863 |
Originally Posted By: CV Andrew, I know it's too early for you to really tell us what you're focusing on with the redesign, but I hope you don't mind my babbling. I figure it can't hurt to throw the ideas out there, harebrained as they may be. I think there are several of us who are kind of wondering this, what a surprise right?... I was also wondering if our data has been helpful at all thus far? |
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#385822 - 11/18/12 03:42 PM
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![]() veteran ![]() Registered: 11/18/11 Posts: 172 Loc: Toronto |
I'm also planning a sub upgrade in the near'ish future. It would be nice to have an idea on what may be the horizon.
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#385840 - 11/19/12 08:01 AM
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![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 10/05/06 Posts: 6955 Loc: PEI, Canada |
I believe it will have an new option.
A toggle switch that lets you choose if it runs in full mode where it acts as a localized EMP weapon or at half strength where your electronics don't have to be moved to the other side of the room but you will disrupt migritory bird patterns.
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#385842 - 11/19/12 08:09 AM
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![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 08/05/09 Posts: 6015 Loc: Milky Way Galaxy |
No no no. It'll be equivalent to the EP500 only at half the price.
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#385846 - 11/19/12 08:56 AM
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![]() veteran ![]() Registered: 11/18/11 Posts: 172 Loc: Toronto |
At half price with the real wood cherry/chestnut/semi finish
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#385865 - 11/19/12 02:32 PM
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![]() aficionado ![]() Registered: 10/03/05 Posts: 853 Loc: Toronto |
What Axiom subwoofer(s) do you own?
I am going to include my two systems and another two systems I have set up for my brothers recently. EP800 and 2 F113 Fathoms EP600 2 Velodyne DD-18s Where do you have the Level, Frequency, Phase, and Subsonic Filter (if applicable) controls set? 9:00 on EP800, 11:00 on F113s, 8:00 on EP600 11:00 on Velodyne DD-18s Phase set to zero and subsonic filter off on Axiom subs. All controls adjusted in receiver/preamp when possible. Except for Fathom parametric control at 25 hz and phase at 45 degrees. And Velodyne DD-18 which have extensive onboard parametric and phase control (SMS onboard). How are you connecting your signal source to the subwoofer (RCA/XLR/High Level)? RCA to EP 800, Velodyne DD-18, EP600 XLR to FL113s What receiver/processor/pre-amp/integrated amplifier are you using? Pioneer VSX42 with EP800/m22s Integra 9,8 with Fathoms/M80s Onkyo TX-nr717 with Velodyne DD-18/M80s Onkyo TX-sr876 with EP600/Totem Arros What are you using for your main speakers? see above Where do you have the crossover frequency and trim levels set in your processor/receiver for your main speakers and your Axiom subwoofer? 50hz and -2 with M80s/F113s 80hz and -5 with M22s/Ep800 100HZ and -5 with Totem Arros/EP600 50HZ and -5 with M80s/Velodyne DD18s Are you using the trigger on your subwoofers? Yes Very happy with all systems. Something to consider would be some kind of parametric equalization adjustment or slope adjustment in the 25hz zone such as can be found on the Fathom F113. This feature is very useful in many rooms for additional control of boundary reinforcement in the lower octaves. If some parametric equalization is not possible, then perhaps consider reinstating the room trim adjustments found on the Axiom V2 subs. They were useful and better than no room adjustment at all. One last thought is that high level inputs are somewhat antiquated especially in modern HT systems so I question whether they should be continued.
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#385876 - 11/19/12 09:08 PM
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![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 12/06/07 Posts: 7786 Loc: Canada |
Originally Posted By: Boltron At half price with the real wood cherry/chestnut/semi finish ![]() Nah, EP800 with built in beer fridge.
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#385877 - 11/19/12 09:13 PM
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![]() shareholder in the making ![]() Registered: 05/03/03 Posts: 18044 Loc: NoVA |
DON'T OPEN THE BEER.
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