Overview
Product Information
Best For: Average living rooms, dedicated home theater rooms
Power Required: Very efficient - use with any 5.1-channel surround-sound receiver or amplifier
Related Product: Also available in an in-wall version
- Five Year Warranty
- Lifetime Phone and Email Support
- Available in Four Standard Finishes, 16 Custom Synthetic Finishes, and many Real Wood Finishes
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Highly praised by critics and customers alike for their transparent, detailed and neutral music reproduction, the M22 bookshelf speakers anchor the Epic Grand Master system. You'll experience audiophile performance at a previously unheard-of price.
The M22 uses dual 5.25-inch woofers and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter--exactly the same drivers that the floorstanding M60ti and M80ti tower speakers use for upper bass, midrange and treble. That's why the compact M22's sound so remarkably similar to the big M60s and M80s, except for deep bass, of course. In this configuration the Grand Master system has a larger center-channel speaker (the 5-driver VP150) and a bigger subwoofer, the EP350, which together make this system suitable for louder, cleaner playback in somewhat larger rooms--up to 3,000 cu. ft.-- or in dedicated home theaters where compact main speakers are desirable, yet greater listening distances (12 feet or more) come into play.
Effective in rooms up to 3,000 cu. ft., the M22 mains, VP150 center, EP350 powered subwoofer and QS8 surrounds together deliver thrillingly detailed, neutral and transparent movie soundtrack and music playback from DVDs, CDs, even from those amusing old LPs with their nice big, graphic cardboard jackets! The QS8 multipolar surround speakers each use four drivers, firing in four different directions, to deliver the ambient detail in music and the envelopment in effects and location sounds from Dolby Digital 5.1 channel movie soundtracks. Thunder, rainstorms and jungle scenes heard from the QS8s will put you in that environment -- acoustically that is -- so complete is the 5.1-channel surround sound envelopment.
If you want to enjoy multichannel music via your CDs through Dolby Pro LogicII, or High-Resolution DVD-Audio or SACD, the QS8s can do double duty: the music reproduction is as thrilling and enjoyable as ambient soundtrack effects.
The VP150 center channel uses three 5.25-inch aluminum-cone woofers identical to those in the M22's and QS8s, plus dual 1-inch titanium tweeters for excellent high-volume power handling, yielding a seamless blend between center, mains and surrounds, with plenty of depth and a spacious 3-dimensional soundstage. Fronts, center and surrounds can be wall-mounted or stand-mounted.
The EP350 subwoofer, with its 300-watt internal power amplifier and 12-inch aluminum-cone driver, nicely rounds out the Epic Grand Master's sonic capabilities, producing deep, taut, and extended musical bass to 27 Hz, with plenty of impact reserved for those blockbuster special effects. Whether it's the tight string bass of Ray Brown's jazz trio or the reverberant shocks of explosions, the EP350 sub smoothly blends with and extends the M22's range to very low frequencies in average rooms.
Awards
Professional ReviewsIndustry Reviews
"If you're looking for a sound system at any price, you should hear the Epic Grand Master before you audition anything that costs more. You might be able to buy a much bigger television than you've been budgeting for."
-- Wes Phillips, OnHomeTheater.com
"...after spending a couple of months with the Axiom Epic Grand 5.1 surround package, I'm here to say: it's no hype, the Axiom's really are an exceptional value in home theater and hi-fi loudspeaker systems. You will have to spend a lot more money to get a 6-speaker set-up that sounds better."
-- Kevin Elliot, AudioWorld.com
"This is a terrific satellite-speaker package that is easily worth its asking price... Sounds as good as competing systems that cost a whole lot more. Axiom is to be commended for building something this good and then offering it for such a reasonable price."
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Howard Ferstler, The Sensible Sound
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"With crystal clear sound and vortex porting the speakers are probably the best I have heard in years . No one could find this kind of quality of product for just a smidge under $2100 CAN. The speakers and quality of sound make it a sure choice for anyone who cares about sound quality. Starting out or stepping up, Axiom speakers are the best bang for the buck!"
-- Chris Wood, Bytesector.com
"This system was truly fun to listen to. The Grand Master is a truly synergistic, full range, enveloping system that will remain satisfying over the long haul. I highly advocate that anyone looking for a complete home theater speaker system, at this price point and above, should consider the Epic Grand Master." -- Tom Garcia, Audiorevolution.com
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Specs Specifications
| M22 |
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| Enclosure: |
Vortex / Reflex |
| Max Amp Power: |
200 Watts |
| Min Amp Power: |
10 Watts |
| Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): |
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| Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): |
50 - 22 kHz |
| Impedance (Ohms): |
8 Ohms |
| SPL in Room1w/1m(db): |
93 dB |
| SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): |
89 db |
| X-Over |
3.5 kHz |
| Tweeter: |
Single 1" |
| Woofer: |
Dual 5.25" |
| Sub Woofer : |
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| Dimens. H W D (inches): |
19.5" x 7.3 " x 8.5 " |
| Dimens. H W D (mm): |
495 x 185 x 216 |
| Weight (lbs) each |
16 lbs |
| Weight (kg) each |
7.257 kg |
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| QS8 |
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| Enclosure: |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Max Amp Power: |
400 Watts |
| Min Amp Power: |
10 Watts |
| Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): |
95 - 22 kHz |
| Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): |
65 - 22 kHz |
| Impedance (Ohms): |
6 Ohms |
| SPL in Room1w/1m(db): |
95 dB |
| SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): |
91 dB |
| X-Over |
2.5 kHz |
| Tweeter: |
Dual 1" |
| Woofer: |
Dual 5.25" |
| Sub Woofer: |
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| Dimens. H W D (inches): |
8.25" x 11" x 6" |
| Dimens. H W D (mm): |
210 x 280 x 152 |
| Weight (lbs) each |
13.5 lbs |
| Weight (kg) each |
6.123 kg |
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| VP150 |
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| Enclosure: |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Max Amp Power: |
400 Watts |
| Min Amp Power: |
10 Watts |
| Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): |
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| Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): |
50-22 kHz |
| Impedance (Ohms): |
6 Ohms |
| SPL in Room1w/1m(db): |
95 dB |
| SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): |
91 dB |
| X-Over |
2.7 kHz |
| Tweeter: |
Dual 1" |
| Woofer: |
Triple 5.25" |
Dimens. H W D (inches): |
7.5" x 27.5" x 7.5" |
| Dimens. H W D (mm): |
191 x 699 x 191 |
| Weight (lbs) each |
21.8 lbs |
| Weight (kg) each |
9.888 kg |
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| EP350 |
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Enclosure: |
Bass Reflex |
Max Amp Power: |
300 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. +/- 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 495 |
Dimensions HWD inches : |
19.5 x 15 x 19.5 |
Weight lbs each: |
76 lbs |
Weight kg each: |
34.4 kgs |
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Customer Comments Customer CommentsBelow are a few of the many reviews that our customers have been kind enough to send us.
GREAT SERVICE
GREAT SPEAKERS
GREAT MUSIC!!!
-- Samuel P., CA USA
Just want to say thanks! I was amazed by how quickly the order arrived and how great the speakers look!I can't wait to get them hooked up and listened to, but that will have to wait a little while until the theatre room is complete... ;-( Regards,
-- Randy B., AB CA
About a year ago I purchased my first set of Axiom speakers with help from you. I ended up getting an Epic Grand Master system from Axiom. I have loved it ever since. I have recently moved and now have a much larger space to fill with music. For that I have chosen to upgrade to M60ti 's in the front. I can't wait. I ordered them from the refurb center. This is just the first step I plan to take to upgrading my whole system. I wanted to say thank you for your help with the first order and I am a completely satisfied customer, so much so I have chosen to purchase again. Thanks again.
-- Nick M., MI USA
Actually, just wanted to say thanks for your great product sold at a very reasonable price. I now own a set of M22's, a VP100 center channel, and the QS4 surrounds which are expected to be delivered today. I am very happy with the product, the price, and the service.
-- Michael G., MA USA |
My speakers arrived in perfect condition. My H-K receiver arrived the same day. Thank you Alan for the advice on selecting a receiver! It took a couple of days to get the right cables, and everything is still set up across the living room floor while I figured out the cabling. We listened to our first movie tonight. Even my wife thinks it's a great system. I don't have to turn the TV sound up too high, to be able to understand quiet dialog. Best Regards,
-- Russ J., CT USA
Thank you! Got it all setup today and it's amazing. Thanks again.
-- Peter M., PA USA
Performance excellent good quality one of the best speaker ever purchased highly recommened this company to any body in the world.
-- Felix d., MA USA
just wanted to update you on my Jan 2003 purchase of an Axiom 5.1 speaker system for my home theater. Five years later the speakers are performing marvelously and I am very satisfied with your recommendation of which speakers to buy. They fill my room with wonderful sound. Every visitor that experiences them is impressed. Also, I should add that my wife is very happy with their aesthetics (as recommended by the owners wife via phone). Axiom is truly a customer oriented company that is easy to access. Thanks again from a very satisfied customer. By the way, the products I purchased were EP350, Pair of QS8's, VP100 and Pair of M22's.
-- Richard R., GA USA |
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