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Axiom Audio just threw up some pics of their new flagship LFR1100 (Linear Field Radiator) OmniDirectional DSP Loudspeaker on their facebook page and forums. They will be demoing this speaker at the Salon Son & Image show later this month in Montreal Canada. This speaker seems to be something they have been hinting at and working on for quite some time, so it's pretty big news for them.
Details are just emerging at this point but here is what we've been able to gather:
Axiom has also hinted that their new DSP box will become available for other existing models in their lineup to "significantly improve" upon their sound.
We wonder if Axiom will also be taking this approach with a matching center channel boasting rear firing drivers. As you know, Axiom has recently introduced two new center channel speakers, the VP160v3 and VP180v3 to better timbre-match their M60v3's & M80v3's and also address the off axis lobing and limited dynamic range of their former VP150v3.
It seems Axiom has been busy in the last year expanding their product line, which is a good thing for those wanting more and who are able to accommodate larger sized speakers to achieve larger sized performance. We look forward to finding out more about these new speakers.
What are your thoughts on the new Axiom speakers?
Update 3/26
Changed name from M100v3 to LFR1100 since Axiom officially named the speaker.
[*]These speakers still utilize passive crossovers but require the separate 4 Channel DSP to properly operate which is included in the system price.
[*]Axiom announced the pricing of the LFR1100's will be $3,760/pair (including DSP) in standard finish.
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Details are just emerging at this point but here is what we've been able to gather:
- The LFR1100 (if that's the model# they will be using) features similar drivers to their current flagship M80v3 but adds an additional 6-1/2" bass driver on the front side
- The cabinet is the same angular, legacy design as their other floorstanding speakers.
- You can expect deeper bass response with the additional bass driver and larger cabinet
- The LFR1100 adds 4 additional drivers on the rear cabinet: (2) 1" titanium tweeters and (2) 4" midbass/midrange drivers
- The LFR1100 works in conjunction with an outboard DSP box which we suspect gets connected line level between the preamp and power amp
- Each LFR1100 requires two (2) power amplifiers (channels) to operate, since the rear drivers are NOT connected to the front drivers
- The cabinet height of the LFR1100 is about 4 feet tall and same depth as the M80v3, and we suspect it will weigh around 70lbs each
- The LFR1100 are fitted with an outrigger system (they look very similar to the attractive ones on the EMP E55ti and E5ti in fact)
- Based on Axiom pricing structure, we guesstimate these speakers will sell for around $2500/pair in standard finishes, but we'll have to wait to find out - that's just a guess.
Axiom has also hinted that their new DSP box will become available for other existing models in their lineup to "significantly improve" upon their sound.
We wonder if Axiom will also be taking this approach with a matching center channel boasting rear firing drivers. As you know, Axiom has recently introduced two new center channel speakers, the VP160v3 and VP180v3 to better timbre-match their M60v3's & M80v3's and also address the off axis lobing and limited dynamic range of their former VP150v3.
It seems Axiom has been busy in the last year expanding their product line, which is a good thing for those wanting more and who are able to accommodate larger sized speakers to achieve larger sized performance. We look forward to finding out more about these new speakers.
What are your thoughts on the new Axiom speakers?
Update 3/26
Changed name from M100v3 to LFR1100 since Axiom officially named the speaker.
[*]These speakers still utilize passive crossovers but require the separate 4 Channel DSP to properly operate which is included in the system price.
[*]Axiom announced the pricing of the LFR1100's will be $3,760/pair (including DSP) in standard finish.
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