Axiom or Orb for bedroom surrounds?

[gqmagic]

I am thinking of adding some small surrounds that can go on the wall besides my headboard or on a nightstand.
In searching I've come across Axiom M0 and Orb Audio as 2 possibilities though I'm not crazy about the color options for the Orbs.
Also my 1st choice was Canton onwall flat speakers so the Axioms are an interesting idea as they are even a little smaller.
Have not heard any of these yet, so any impressions welcome.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/m0-onwall-speaker.html

http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=6

 

[fredk]

So you are looking for a compact onwall speaker? My only comment looking at the M0 is that you are giving up a lot of bottom end on the surround for compactness. The M0 has a 33db point of 160Hz.

Its hard to tell what the specs are on the orb as they give no +- figure. I can only asume its similar.

I don't know what the effect of such a high -3db point would be on surrounds. Maybe someone else can chime in.

In general, Axiom makes very neutral clean sounding speakers: good bang for the buck.

 

[gqmagic]

Here are the Canton specs

Type Flat speaker
Engineering Principle 2-way closed system
Nom. /Music power handling 60 / 100 watts
SPL (1 watt/1m) 86 db (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency response 40...40.000 Hz
Crossover frequency 3.000 Hz
Woofer 1 x 180 mm (7''), Aluminum (Wave surround)
Tweeter 1 x 25 mm (1''), aluminum-manganese
Nominal Impedance 4...8 ohms
Dimensions (WxHxD) 20.5 x 34 x 9.5 cm
(8.1'' x 13.4'' x 3.7'')
Weight 4 kg
Special Features Integrated wall mount

I'm not trying to reproduce my main room, just some nice surrounds that are not to big and look good

 

[gqmagic]

another Canton

Type Flat speaker
Engineering Principle 2-way closed system
Nom. /Music power handling 60 / 100 watts
SPL (1 watt/1m) 86 db (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency response 45...30.000 Hz
Crossover frequency 3.200 Hz
Woofer 1 x 160 mm (6''), aluminum
Tweeter 1 x 25 mm (1''), Fabric
Nominal Impedance 4...8 ohms
Dimensions (WxHxD) 17 x 29.5 x 9 cm
(6.7'' x 11.6'' x 3.5'')
Weight 3 kg