Axiom Audio Epic Accent M0 On-Wall Speaker System Review

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by Tom Andry — last modified October 02, 2009

Axiom Audio Epic Accent M0

Summary

Product Name: Accent M0
Manufacturer: Axiom Audio
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Review Date: October 02, 2009 15:00
MSRP: $ 135/each or $998 (5.1 w/EP125) or $1686 (5.1 w/EP400)

Specifications

Specs	M0
Enclosure:	Sealed
Response +/- 3dB:	160–20 kHz
Impedance (Ohms):	8 Ohms
SPL in Room1w/1m:	87 dB
SPL Anechoic 1w/1m:	83 dB
Tweeter:	1" titanium dome
Woofer:	3" aluminum cone
Dimensions HWD (inches):	6.5" x 6.1" x 2.3"
Weight (lbs) each	2.95
Max Amp Power:	150 Watts
Min. Amp Power:	20 Watts

Specs	EP125
Enclosure:	Vortex / Reflex
Max Amp Power:	125 Watts
Cross-over Adjust	60 - 120 Hz
Phase	0 & 180
Woofer Size	8"
DSP Controlled	No
Line In and Out	Yes
Balanced Line In and Out	Yes
High Level In	Yes
Room Trim	No
Dynamic Power Supply	No
Anechoic Resp. +/- 1.5dB
Anechoic Resp. +/- 3dB	35 - 150 Hz
Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB	25 - 150 Hz
Max SPL Anechoic	104 dB
Max SPL In Room	114 dB
Dimensions HWD inches	14.5 x 12 x 12
Weight lbs each	20 lbs

Specs	EP400
Enclosure:	Acoustic Suspension
Max Amp Power:	500 Watts
Cross-over Adjust	40 - 150 Hz
Phase	0 & 180
Woofer Size	8"
DSP Controlled	Yes
Line In and Out	Yes
Balanced Line In and Out	Yes
High Level In	Yes
Room Trim	Yes
Dynamic Power Supply	Yes
Anechoic Resp. +/- 1.5dB	18 - 150 Hz
Anechoic Resp. +/- 3dB	18 - 150 Hz
Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB	17 - 150 Hz
Max SPL Anechoic	106 dB
Max SPL In Room	116 dB
Dimensions HWD inches:	13.75" x 10.5" x 16.8"
Weight lbs each:	48.55 lbs

Pros

Innovative bracket/termination system
Small size
Uniform off axis response

Cons

Bracket screws strip easily
Speaker sits far enough off wall to allow visibility of the hole/wires
Occasional disengagement of speakers from brackets can disrupt playback

Introduction

From the magnetic grills to the innovative (if quirky) wall mounting bracket system, the Axiom Audio M0s are a speaker unlike any other. Of course, coming from Axiom you'd expect them to deliver sonically - and they do. If you are looking for an unobtrusive on-wall system for a smaller room, the M0s are a very good choice and deserve to be on your short list. At $135 each and with a free 30day in-home trial, you've got little to lose except your preconceptions about what a small speaker can do.

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cwall99 posts on October 03, 2009 00:33

Cool. Thanks.

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