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Adrian....I was listening to Pandora some until I upgraded from Samsung to Panasonic, (who, by the way is suppose to have Pandora at some point and time), and I was getting into music. My youngest son keeps me loaded with music.

I would like to hear the 60s and the 80s to where I can make my decision. I have made up my mind about the XPA-5.

So, Adrian, concerning your unbiased opinion you see Axioms as "True"? Can you elaborate on that wisdom? What other speakers have you owned for comparison? If you don't mind me asking.

Thanks,
Rob

I think by 'True', Adrian is refering to the fact most of Axiom's linup has a flat frequency response and plays back the source as it is was recorded, no coloration. For other 'True' speakers I would refer to Paradigm Studio series for a sound similar to Axiom. Focal has a few in their line up I would call true as do Monitor Audio with their Gold Series and a few others I have heard.

What Jay said re colouration. Monitor Audio RS series and Paradigm Studios were the two other speakers that I gave serious consideration to before my leap of faith on the M80s based Axiom setup I now have. My choice was influenced, in large part by price as well as a few forum members here who had compared the M80s to Paradigm Studio 100s favourably. I feel I would have been happy with any of these speakers, though, they all had the detailed, clean sound I was looking for just some were a little pricier. My auditioning also included Klipsh, Energy, Infinity, Mission, and a few others.

Thanks, that is helpful, you guys are great....Adrian wish you lived closer where I could take a listen. So, 'leap of faith' lead you to the purchase of the 80s without auditioning???? Or did you take a listen?

I would like to see your set-ups...have any pics. I know I am a worry wart...sorry.

Yes, I had some reservations about buying speakers I hadn't actually heard but the guys here had reassured me that the M80s were similar to the sound of the Studio 100s which I'd already auditioned. Now, the other thing I should mention is that Debbie at Axiom offered to open the Axiom plant on her day off(!!!) so that I could hear the M80s...I decided that since I lived within 3 hrs drive, I would simply buy the speakers(pick them up myself), try them in my own home and go from there. If I didn't like them, I'd pack them back up and return them myself, or obviously keep them if I liked them. I spent a couple of days messing around with placement as well as my new Denon AVR before I really started to appreciate the M80s, although I was surprised at the bass they could generate immediately.

My setup is pretty typical of the guys with "non-dedicated" home theatres....M80s/VP150/QS8s,(although I bought a Paradigm DSP3400 Sub on sale locally), 52" LCD and a Denon AVR and BD player. Have a look at SRoode's or RickF's for some really nice HT's.

Here is a link to the pics I posted of my setup in the Gallery

http://axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showgallery&Number=296221

I'm in the Buffalo, NY area if anyone is willing to let me listen to their Axioms.

I see someone is in Clarence, but there was no user name attached.

Welcome. Maybe that Clarence entry should have indicated "ask Axiom". In any case, it'd be a good idea to contact Axiom directly to see if they can assist you with an audition.

Hi,

Axiom is also limited to the Axiom owners who have registered to offer an audition of their Axiom system.

For New York state they are:
Clarence Center - M80, VP150, QS8, EP600V - Epic 80 - 600 - 7.1
East Northport (Long Island) : M22, VP150, QS8(3) (bjkramer)
Newburg : M60, VP150, QS8, EP350 (snakeyes)
Port Chester : M3, VP100, QS8, EP175, M2 (ask Axiom)
Sands Point : M3, VP100, QS4, (ask Axiom)
Staten Island : M80, VP150, QS8, EP600 (ditcin)

I will gladly initiate the first communication with the ones showing (ask Axiom) as a contact link.

Spall - I'm in Lancaster, not too far. Send me a private message.