Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners EPIC 80 v.2 PRICE

It's very good price imo, new it's a bit over $3400, that's in 5.1.

I just found out the speakers were bought in 2006 so probably no warranty left but according to him, haven't been used much. It's a 5.1 in cherry.

I'm going to look tomorrow and if they're in good condition, I'll offer $1000-$1100. He's being relocated and needs to move but I don't know how desperate he is. I don't want to take advantage of him but I also want the best deal possible.

They wouldn't have a warranty if they were 6 months old. Axiom does not transfer their warranty to a second owner.

yup, warranty for original owner only.

Oh, take advantage and have no regrets (unless we are talking a forum regular here). The cheaper the better!

I just found out that the speakers are bubble wrapped and he already sold all his electronics so I can't listen to them. Too bad, I was really looking forward to getting the sub especially!!

Sooo, I'll keep looking. I'm sure they're in great condition and all, but I won't buy speakers without hearing them, at least not with cash from an individual who's moving.........

That's probably a wise move.

Though it's too bad you can't hear them.

You could try the EP500 fairly easily. I think this would work.... Take an iPod or other MP3 player and a mini-to-RCA split plug, plug one of the RCA's into the sub's input, plug the sub in, and fire it up. You should get the bass from whatever you're playing. That should at least tell you if the sub functions and the level controls work. Start with iPod volume & EP500 gain all the way down. Adjust appropriately to make sure it rocks.

I don't think that would hurt the EP500, but perhaps others can chime in.

Speakers are harder to test without an amp, obviously. Your seller has made a bit of a mistake in bubble-wrapping them - it's going to be a hard sell if the buyer can't test them.

But if that sub's good, I'd almost be willing to gamble on the rest if they're cosmetically perfect; cones, finish, posts, etc. Almost. Buying speakers without hearing them is usually asking for trouble. But what's the worst that could be wrong? Blown drivers? Axiom does sell replacements, so you would be able to fix that. Perhaps call Axiom and get some quotes on replacement drivers & crossovers. Get an idea of what you might possibly have to spend to repair them. Then factor that into an offer for the seller.

If it all works perfectly, that's a heck of a lot of system for ~$1,400. An EP500 alone, new, is $1,240. M80's are another $1,300+. And that's not even considering the VP150 or the QS8's.

Most folks that spend that kind of money on speaker take very good care of them. I'd take the chance.

We Midwesterners. Too nice & trusting of others.

Could be Peter.

I would find a way to borrow an amp and go test them. I agree, it's a heck of a system for this price. Although, I agree that people that spend this kind of money usually take care of their system, I'm still suspicious as why he already wrapped everything. If he is into this hobby, he should understand that people will want to hear the system. JMO.