Despite the few shortcomings I found with the Axiom Algonquins, they certainly proved to be among the best sounding speakers I've heard in this price class, and especially in their genre of outdoor speaker systems. Their ability to give you a full spectrum of sound, solid bass extension, and plenty of efficiency and power handling makes them ideal for those looking for quality bookshelf type speaker systems for their gaming room or covered barbeque area. Seeing how most outdoor speakers underperform sonically, I'd venture to say the Algonquins would really draw attention to themselves to visiting friends and family members whom aren’t accustomed to having high fidelity sound outdoors.

The fact that Axiom offers color matching to further blend into your room décor is an added bonus that virtually no other manufacturer offers. Their prompt and unparalleled customer service and very generous return policy makes them a safe buy for anyone not sure if these speakers are right for them. My only caution is to be mindful of placement as I don't recommend fully exposing these speakers to all of the weather elements outdoors since they are a ported design.

After spending a few weeks listening to these speakers in my workout room, they have earned a permanent position and have dethroned my Klipsch AW-525’s. I can't think of a higher recommendation than that and only hope one day Axiom decides to offer a no compromise line of speakers to go after the ultra high end of the market and show off what they could do when budgets are freed up. In the meantime, I will be making good use of my Algonquins.

MSRP: 330/pair (including delivery anywhere in North America)

Axiom Audio
http://www.axiomaudio.com
Highway 60
Dwight, Ontario
Canada
P0A 1H0

About Axiom Audio
For more than two decades, Axiom Audio has made its reputation by achieving unprecedented performance quality. Founded in 1980, Axiom is counted as one of the cornerstones of the Canadian loudspeaker business. Using the world's most advanced computerized woodworking equipment, the company has become one of the world's premier manufacturers of quality loudspeakers. The company's home office and manufacturing facilities are located in the Muskoka district of Ontario.