Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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The Rockets sound SO much different than Axioms it comes down to taste. I love the Axiom sound, and HATE the rockets. Others feel the opposite. I think the only people that need their heads examined are the rare few that hear both and say they like both. I'm not sure how that's possible.
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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I don't know- I like both sugar and salt.
But I get your point.
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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just returned my rockets and now i'm barreling down on a decision between the following systems;
axiom
m60ti, vp150, qs8s, and m2
paradigm
studio 60s, cc470, adp470, and studio 20s
my paradigm hookup has e-mailed me a few prices of the studio series. it will cost more to acquire the studios. especially once shipping is figured in.
i saw a few posts where people mentioned an 'Sss' sound from their vp150. is this a problem, and can it be fixed?
i'm stuck between a very large rock and a very hard place. the axioms are very appealing because of the price. on the other hand, i've owned the paradigm monitor series before and i know that i like the paradigm sound.
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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shareholder in the making
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There is a quantum leap between the Axiom sound and the Monitor sound. Needless to say, the Paradigms are good, but the Axioms make you say "Wow!" Or at least, they may me say that. :-) Having only heard the Studio 100s (which I wasn't impressed with), I can't really speak to the Paradigm line. But I suggest you get the M60s (or the M2s!) and check them out.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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In reply to:
i saw a few posts where people mentioned an 'Sss' sound from their vp150. is this a problem, and can it be fixed?
The VP150, like any other speaker, just converts electrical signals into sound waves. So if someone has described this speaker as having a hissing sound, then the hiss originated in their equipment. I suppose the extra clarity of the Axiom lineup will expose any hiss in the equipment that perhaps wasn't noticeable before.
Jason
M80 HP v4, VP160 v4, QS8 v1 (3 in 6.1 layout), SVS PB12-Plus/2, Parasound Halo A21, Denon AVR-X4100W
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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It can also reproduce bad mastering very accurately. From reading these boards, I think that's the source of the sibilance that people report.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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Re: Axiom - Paradigm (yes yes, another one)
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A search on "sibilance" or "sibilant" here might yield a solution. I remember reading something here recently that suggests that moving the center forward or backwards (don't remember) in relation to the fronts fixes the issue.
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