To all Axiom Fans

[bhbkblbs]

I just built a new home and want to setup a theater room.I have been looking around at all different speakers and just want to know what guys think about Axiom Epic 60-500. I find it a little tough to order something I can't go listen too.

 

[Haoleb]

I just built a new home and want to setup a theater room.I have been looking around at all different speakers and just want to know what guys think about Axiom Epic 60-500. I find it a little tough to order something I can't go listen too.

There is a large list of Axiom owners who are more than willing to open their home for an audition. The list is available here:

http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=184230#Post184230

Might seem a bit akward going to a strangers home you met on the internet to audition speakers but you will be able to listen to the speakers before buying in a (usually) properly setup system and talk to someone who actually owns them vs a salesman trying to make a buck.

 

[BoB/335]

Also read here.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=238133#Post238133

 

[fredk]

Does three make a fan club?

 

[fredk]

I find it a little tough to order something I can't go listen too.

OK, I guess I should answer your question/concerns.

Axiom is a legit company that produces a quality product. I agree with Haoleb that you should try to do a local audition if you can.

If not, there are a couple of speakers you can lisen to that are very similar in sound to the Axioms: Paradigm studios, B&W 703s.

That will give you thee options to check out if you like the sound of the speaker before you order.

 

[bhbkblbs]

You really say that there as good as "B&W 703"?

 

[the grunt]

You really say that there as good as "B&W 703"?

I compared the B&W 703s and the Axiom M80s for an evening at a friends house. I thought that the 703s were a little better but not 3 times better which was almost the difference in price at the time.

 

[bhbkblbs]

I have to do some traveling for work over the next month and half.One of my trips is going to take me to an area about an hour from Axiom.I am going to contact them to see if I can go there to possibly listen and purchase there product.

 

[fredk]

Good plan. I auditioned at Axiom as well.

 

[Mrdplobrat]

I wasn't able to audition axiom prepurchas (I auditioned other speakers), but I took the plunge and figured worst case scenario I could return them under the 30 day clause. No need to do so, I am extremely happy with my axioms!

 

[BoB/335]

I was hoping to audition the Axioms in someone's home an hour or so from my place. Haven't been able to hook up.

I placed an order for the Axiom M80's and an EP350 sub earlier today.

 

[Nemo128]

If I didn't get the ridiculous deal I got on my full Def Tech setup, I would have bought Axioms. I was that convinced after hearing them. They STILL sounded better than my Def Techs, but the price of the system I wanted was more than 3x the cost of what I got the Def Techs for.

Needless to say, I didn't pay normal prices for them, but next time, Axiom may very well get my money. =)

 

[BoB/335]

I was hoping to audition the Axioms in someone's home an hour or so from my place. Haven't been able to hook up.

I placed an order for the Axiom M80's and an EP350 sub earlier today.

I actually upped my order. My order had been from the Axiom Factory Outlet where the speakers are priced at a 10% discount. I had heard that you can get another 5% off when you buy 5 or more speakers. It sounded odd that you could get another discount on already discounted speakers. Don't you think?

I called Axiom and they explained to me that their shipping carrier gives them a discount for more items shipped. AND THET PASS THAT SAVINGS ON TO THE CUSTOMER???? Yes they do! Can it get better?

So now I basically have an Epic 80-350 coming at a great deal. OK so I'm way over budget. OK so I still have to explain this to my wife. OK so I still need to hear these speakers yet. (Now I get to check out the whole system for 30 days) Oh yeah! I signed up for "Bill Me Later" 6 months no interest. All I know is that if these speakers are as good as I expect I won't have to consider anything else. I'm D O N E! New 52" Sharp Aquos and a killer Home Theatre setup. Well maybe I should add on an addition to my home next.

 

[larry7995]

I'm D O N E!

Hmmm, I don't believe any of us are ever done, in your case I bet you end up with a longing for a more powerful sub(s).

 

[billy p]

I actually upped my order. My order had been from the Axiom Factory Outlet where the speakers are priced at a 10% discount. I had heard that you can get another 5% off when you buy 5 or more speakers. It sounded odd that you could get another discount on already discounted speakers. Don't you think?

I called Axiom and they explained to me that their shipping carrier gives them a discount for more items shipped. AND THET PASS THAT SAVINGS ON TO THE CUSTOMER???? Yes they do! Can it get better?

So now I basically have an Epic 80-350 coming at a great deal. OK so I'm way over budget. OK so I still have to explain this to my wife. OK so I still need to hear these speakers yet. (Now I get to check out the whole system for 30 days) Oh yeah! I signed up for "Bill Me Later" 6 months no interest. All I know is that if these speakers are as good as I expect I won't have to consider anything else. I'm D O N E! New 52" Sharp Aquos and a killer Home Theatre setup. Well maybe I should add on an addition to my home next.

So you finally made up your mind and bought the Axioms. No better place to audition your speakers than in your home and Axiom makes it very easy.

Good luck, Bill

 

[BoB/335]

If I ever do it would be a loooooong ways off.

 

[larry7995]

I know the feeling, every time I save up for a stereo component something happens like the dog goes to the vet or the truck breaks down.

 

[bhbkblbs]

Thank you everyone. I bought B&W instead. Just because I could listen and compare on the spot.