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  1. Bryan_Tams

    Axiom versus Paradigm

    Rick_CH Are you telling me that if I take a drive to Canada, I can find the Canadian price for Axiom around the same as US, then get get the translation rate on top of that? That would put the M60s in the $525 range - too good to be true. Anyone purchase from the FutureShop in Windsor? Thanks.
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    If Axioms are "Bright" - where should I turn next?

    Chu Gai, I have always liked the sound of the M60s and my ears seem to be breaking in at this point. As for keeping them, you are correct. I need to be happy as the Mrs. will not let me buy new ones for a while. Also, I agree that bringing the Paradigms to my home would of been ideal, but for...
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    If Axioms are "Bright" - where should I turn next?

    Auditions this weekend: I listened to the Energy C5 and Mirage OM-10(not A/B against Axiom) at a local audio shop. I liked the Mirage alot after consideration of placement and price, I decided they were not worth the change. The C5s had a decent sound, but didn't really do much for me...
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    If Axioms are "Bright" - where should I turn next?

    Everyone, thank you for all your comments. I am powering my M60s with a H/K 525. As far as listening time, it is probably not as much as I should. I left them running for a couple of work days and have been playing music or movies most evenings for a hour or so. Since last weekend, following...
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    If Axioms are "Bright" - where should I turn next?

    MarkWC I did e-mail Alan he he suggested room placement and accents before he would recommend the resistor. Besides, I do like the sound and I not sure what I think about spending this much on a speaker and then needing to remove the tweeter and mess with it. As far as the other speakers, I...
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    If Axioms are "Bright" - where should I turn next?

    I am on the final days of auditioning the Axiom M60tis and associated surround package and I still feel they may be a bit bright or forward for my room....although I am not having any ear fatigue the last couple of days...either the speakers or my ears broke in. Anyway, if I still feel this way...
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    Paradigm vs. Axiom vs. Rockets

    Jerry, I am currently auditioning the M60, QS8 and 150 from Axiom and powering them with a HK 525, which seems not to be a problem for the 525. The speakers seem like they can take on alot more power, but the 525 puts out enough for my HT room. Second, I ordered all mine from the Axiom outlet...
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    HK 525 Internal Pink Noise

    I purchased a RS Sound Meter and will calibrate my speakers again - but I do not own VE or Avia yet. Is the pink noise from the HK appropriate to use for reference setting. Does any know what to set the SPL on? I have heard that you use 80 for Avia and 70 for VE? Any help? Thanks.
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    Ear Fatigue??

    I don't think it is a volume thing. I used an SPL meter to set my speakers...and I an nowhere close to reference. Actually, the movie that I watched was at low levels as my family had already gone to bed. I read on the Axiom site about some resisters that you can add to the tweater that...
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    Ear Fatigue??

    Charles, my HK525 has some tone control, but nothing like seperate EQs for music and movies. The front speakers are currently toed-in...I will correct that some tonight. The room is a carpeted room with cathedral ceilings with hardwood floors about 13 feet away. I did try reference set with a...
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    Ear Fatigue??

    Can someone discribe ear fatigue. Not sure, but I might of experienced it last night during The Rock on cable on my new Axiom HT set-up (60, 150, QS8). The sound is great, but I felt like I should clean my ears after the movie? Is it because the speaker is so pure, that I am hearing sounds I did...
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    First Impression of Axiom M60ti

    Mike, I have a Karman/Kardon 525 in a 5.1 set-up powering my system. Seems to be plenty of power. I will let you know about the QS8s after tonight.
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    First Impression of Axiom M60ti

    Clean and Crisp via HK 525. I have only listened to a couple of things so far but they sound good. Not as deep as I was expecting, maybe a little high or bright depending on the recording, but my ears must be adapting because it keeps sounding better and better. I also just got the QS8s and the...
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    Pushing Receiver Too Hard?

    Thanks Jose...I will stop by radio shack on the way home and calibrate tonight.
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    Speaker wire

    Is there much difference pushing sound through 14 ga wire vs. 16 ga wire? Meaning does it take alot more from your AMP to get the same volume level with the differnce wire? Also is there a big difference between running 6ft or 12ft? Thanks.
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    Pushing Receiver Too Hard?

    I just hooked up a new pair of Axiom T60s (which sound very clean) and seem too be pushing the volume level much higher to get loud sound via an HK 525 than I was expecting. I have not referenced set them or played with the internal +/-, but I have to go to a -25 or so for listening to music and...
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    30 Days to decide - Others??

    Okay, I just odered the Axiom M60ti, VP150, and QS8 ($1450)...so I have 30-days to determine if I like them. I plan on comparing them to the Paridigm Monitor line and B&W 600 series locially during the 30days. Please provide your feedback on other lines that I should compare or consider (Polk...
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    Anyone copmare the Polk RTi70 vs. Axiom M60ti?

    I want to hear the Axiom M60s, I just can't seem to get over ordering with out hearing. Hellllp!!
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    Rear Ported Speakers

    If I plan to close off a bay window area as the media room and plan on making the HDTV and speakers flush with the fake wall, do I need to be concerned with rear ported speakers as long as I leave room behind the speaker? Thanks.
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    Can someone explain this Freq Resp?

    I have been looking at AxiomAudio and I am a little confused on what their Frequency Response is telling me. Below is what I see under their top of the line center channel, the VP150. Freq Resp+/-3dB(Hz) 85-22K Freq Resp +3dB/ -9dB (Hz) 50-22K This is not how I see other rate their...
  21. Bryan_Tams

    Big difference between Axiom M80 vs. M60?

    Not sure that I need the M80's as I am filling a 18x16 cathedral room but if there is a significant difference in sound from the M60's for a couple hundred dollars I would consider it. Thanks.
  22. Bryan_Tams

    H/K 525 w/ 4 ohm speakers

    Can the H/K 525 handle 4ohm speakers? Are there concerns? Is there any problem if the mains are 4 ohm, center is 6 ohm and rears are 8 ohms? Thanks.
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    HK 525 vs Denon 3803?

    I had an issue when researching between the Denon and the HK. I went to audition the 3803 at a local Hi Fi shop and it broke during the audition and after a system reboot, the sales rep said this is what we call in the industry as broke - I didn't like that omen, so I ended up with the HK...
  24. Bryan_Tams

    Connections on the new Insight Comm HD Box?

    Does anyone know what type of output the newly launched HD Box from Insight Communications has? Does it have a RGB out? How about audio? Thanks. :)
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    What speakers would you match w/ HK 525

    Thanks for the input. I have Paradigm and Def Tech on the short list, but will make sure I check out JBL and B&W. The wife will just love this process.
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    What speakers would you match w/ HK 525

    I currently have a very cheap set of Infinity all-in-one HT speakers and a DSL Sub and want to upgrade at a minimum the fronts and center to go with my new HK 525. Budget around $1000 +/-. The problem I have found, is that most of the better speakers that I may audition, are being driven by...
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    Is the DLS Subwoofer sold anywhere else?

    I just wanted to know if the DLS Subwoofers were sold anywhere else besides parts express? Thanks.
  28. Bryan_Tams

    Volume

    Perfect. Thanks.
  29. Bryan_Tams

    Volume

    Can someone explain the volume levels to me? I am not used to the -25 db reading. What is normal? How do I know what is half way? Full? Also, should I expect the volume level to vary much when switching between video sources? Thanks.
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    Logic7 5.1 M working correctly?

    Update: Played with the speaker settings...+ db and I am getting a signal in the surrounds with Logic7. I will figure this beast out by Christmas...hopefully.
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