paradigm vs axiom

[s002wjh]

anyone know which one is better between paradimg monitor 9 or 11 vs axiom M60ti or M80ti in category like movie, music, HDTV??

 

[j_garcia]

I haven't heard Axiom's towers, but I preferred the sound of their bookshelf speakers to the Monitor line from Paradigm, and the Axioms cost less... And I compared them when I owned the Paradigms.

 

[pfillion]

anyone know which one is better between paradimg monitor 9 or 11 vs axiom M60ti or M80ti in category like movie, music, HDTV??

(IMO.) There's no real comparaison between the M60/M80 & the Monitor line of Paradigm...

You can compare the M60/M80 with the Paradigm Studio 60 or 100. Also you can compare the M60 with the B&W 703.

Patrick

 

[s002wjh]

(IMO.) There's no real comparaison between the M60/M80 & the Monitor line of Paradigm...

You can compare the M60/M80 with the Paradigm Studio 60 or 100. Also you can compare the M60 with the B&W 703.

Patrick

why is that? is that mean axiom is better than monitor series?

 

[j_garcia]

I also compared them to the Studios. I'd put Axiom squarely between the Studios and the Monitors. The Axioms are not quite in the same league as the Studios, but they also cost quite a bit less for what you get which is still saying a lot.

 

[pfillion]

why is that? is that mean axiom is better than monitor series?

Yes, they're VERY close to the Studio series.

Patrick

 

[jcsprankle]

Revisiting...

I found this thread and thought I would post because I am auditioning these same speakers. I listened to the Axiom M60s yesterday and was very impressed. I was going to go straight to the audio store and compare them against the Monitor 11s since they are about the same price for a pair. Unfortunately, the store was closed.

Earlier this week, I went by the store to see the Monitors and the salesperson talked me into auditioning the Studio line when I came back. Of course, the Studio 60s are 1.5x the Axioms and the 100s are more than twice as expensive.

s002wjh, did you make a decision between the two? If so, what was it and why?

 

[3db]

Thats a good assessment

I also compared them to the Studios. I'd put Axiom squarely between the Studios and the Monitors. The Axioms are not quite in the same league as the Studios, but they also cost quite a bit less for what you get which is still saying a lot.

I don't think the Axioms are nearly as good as the Studio line but definately a bit better than Monitor line. I auditioned the Monitor series, Axioms and the PSB Image Series when choosing my speakers and out of the 3, I say that PSB has got both the Axioms and the Monitors beat.

 

[mdrew]

Send Craigsub a PM. He has both M80’s and Studio 100’s, and Energies, and some Rockets, and, and, and……..(hard to keep up with that guy)

I have M80’s and I’ve heard Studio 100, vrs III. I think they both are great speakers with their own pro’s / con’s. To say one is better than the other is a statement full of pride and personal preferences. Everyone has “their” idea of what a great speaker should, and does sound like (appearance also plays into this opinion). It’s always best to listen to them yourself and not take the word of anyone else unless that person is your clone.

The Axioms may be lower in price, but if you get them with real wood veneer or in a high gloss finish, the cost will be similar. The appearance will also be ‘on par’ with another real wood speaker.

My opinion is you can’t go wrong with either speaker. They both sound terrific to my ears.

 

[jcsprankle]

Psb

I don't think the Axioms are nearly as good as the Studio line but definately a bit better than Monitor line. I auditioned the Monitor series, Axioms and the PSB Image Series when choosing my speakers and out of the 3, I say that PSB has got both the Axioms and the Monitors beat.

I had the PSB Image speakers on my audition list (both the T55 and T65) but I can't find any place in Houston to hear them. The place where I'll hear the Paradigms also deals in PSB speakers but they don't carry any in stock ...they can just order them if I decide to purchase.

 

[3db]

Did you try their dealer locater on their web page

I had the PSB Image speakers on my audition list (both the T55 and T65) but I can't find any place in Houston to hear them. The place where I'll hear the Paradigms also deals in PSB speakers but they don't carry any in stock ...they can just order them if I decide to purchase.

http://www.psbspeakers.com/r/usDealerFind.php

 

[jcsprankle]

The closest place is Innovation Electronics, a nice little store that carries Paradigm and deals in PSB but those are the people that don't carry the PSBs in stock...they can just order them if you decide you want a pair.

There is another place called AV Audio Vision that is a reasonable (about a hour each way) drive from my house. I'll add the PSBs back on the list.

 

[s002wjh]

I finaly purchase the m60. I didn't not do a AB comparsion, but I did heard the studio 60 at the local audio store. I think both are good speakers, but i decide to purchase the cheaper Axiom. I think the axiom lock little bit bass. The sound is bit narrow, meaning the soundstage is between the two speakers. The good thing I like about axiom, is its frontal image and very detail reproduction. Now, I'm not an audiophile, but I don't think I can hear any difference between the studio 60 and axiom even is AB comparsion. I think the m60 need to be pair up with a good sub.

 

[jcsprankle]

Axioms

As I said before, I really liked the Axiom M60s. I think if I ordered them tonight, I would be perfectly happy with them. But, with a purchase as large as this ($1000 is a lot for me), I need to do my due diligence. Who knows, I might like something else more! I won't know without listening!