Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners EP800 upgrade advice

One good thing has come from wives....
I'm pretty sure they are why we invented bars.

I'm lucky though. I have a great one.

It's important to have a great bar.

Ha! Good catch!

Just thinking out loud - why not a second 600? Cheaper alternative and I'm not sure you'd be able to tell the difference between a 600 + 800 and a 600 + 600. Sonically matched?

Hey Ray, thanks for the thoughts. I hope that there is an audible difference between the two speakers... Otherwise it's going to be hard for Axiom to sell them!

I realize across the majority of the frequency range they're going to be similar, but the extension at low frequencies for the 800 looks quite a bit better based on the initial plots that have been released.

Also, with the current owner's club discount the difference in price is < $50, so I think it'd be worth it to give the 800 a spin.

Jason

How large is your room anyway? When I saw the 800 info, I of course immediately wanted one, but the truth of the matter is my single 600 is too much sub for my room (12’ X 16’). Two 500's would be a better option for me than a single 600. You may be in the same boat as I……….separating the testosterone infused “want” from real need.

If thinking about it gives you a stiffie, it's most likely a want unless procreation is involved.

Heresy...

Jokes aside, I know what you mean... there is no question in my mind it's a want. (even if not quite by Peter's definition)

However, my entire HT purchase has been a want, this just continues the trend.

Jason

To follow up on my own comment... I agree that in terms of raw SPL capability, the 600 is more than my room needs too (14x20x9).

However, in terms of low frequency extension, 2 500s wouldn't have the same low-end capability as 2 600s (or 800s), and I do really enjoy the low-end of the 600, and imagine I'll enjoy the lower end of the 800 even more. I suppose if I turn out to be completely wrong I can send it back... there's always that option.

Mmmm. Heresy's.