Axiom Epic Grandmaster 500 system 7.1

[minnichs]

http://www.axiomaudio.com/epicgrandmasterw_500gallery.html

I am thinking of purchasing the above 7.1 Epic Grandmaster in-wall/on-wall system. Can anyone provide feedback as to its performance for TV, movies, and music? It will be used in a family room that is 19X22X9 and driven by a Pioneer Elite 82TXS. Also, I am thinking of getting a SVS PB-12 NSD/2 instead of the Axiom 500 sub that comes with the system. I won a 20% off coupon from SVS! Please give me your thoughts. I am trying to get the most out of my hard earned dollars

 

[farscaper]

I can't speak for the Axiom W-22 (on-wall) but I can for the W3. I have a 5.1 system in my home office using all W3 and a HSU STF-1. All run by a Yamaha 2500. My office is only 14x14x8 and carpeted. I went with the W3 because of the space and installation issues with normal bookshelf speakers. I went out on the limb and went with the W3. Its been 4 months now and I do not regret any of my decisions. Love the sound from the W3. Clear and concise without being tiring. I wanted to have sound similar to my PSB B25 in my HT and got exactly that.

Cheers

 

[agarwalro]

Make the most of the 20% off coupon, get the PB-12 Ultra2. I have the Ultra (single woofer version) and could not be happier.

 

[minnichs]

Thanks for the feedback farscaper and agarwalro. Has anyone else purchased Axiom on-wall/in-wall speakers?

 

[Sounds Good]

i dont mean to get you too far off topic... but how did you win the coupon?

 

[Sheep]

i dont mean to get you too far off topic... but how did you win the coupon?

Most likely from the Forum Contest.

SheepStar

 

[billnchristy]

Havent heard them but, as an avid member of the AV123 forum someone had mentioned the in/on walls and the president over there even said they sounded great, so I wouldnt be worried one bit about their sound quality.

Not sure what model was in question.

 

[jcPanny]

Axiom surrounds

If asthetics can be slightly compromised, You should consider the Axiom QS8s for the surround channels. They mount flush with the wall and you will get a better surround effect from their quadpole design than from from a direct radiator like a bookshelf or onwall. It would also be much easier to move them to a different room or system without having a whole in the wall.

 

[minnichs]

Sounds Good, Sheep is correct, I won it through a forum contest.

JcPanny, thanks for the reply. The Grandmaster system I am considering has the QS8s for the rears and surrounds.

Has anyone else heard the in-wall/on-walls.