Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 Speakers Review
Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 System
Summary
- Product Name: Epic Midi 400 System
- Manufacturer: Axiom Audio
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- Review Date: August 25, 2008
- MSRP: $1975
- Specifications
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M2 v2
- Enclosure: Vortex / Reflex
- Amp Power (max/min): 150 Watts/15 Watts
- Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 70 - 22 kHz
- Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 60 - 22 kHz
- Impedance (Ohms): 8 Ohms
- Max SPL (Anechoic/Room): 91 dB/87 dB
- X-Over 2.7 kHz
- Tweeter: Single 1"
- Woofer: Single 5.25"
- Dimens. HWD: 11.5" x 7.5" x 8.5" (292 x 191 x 216mm)
- Weight: 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
QS4
- Enclosure: Acoustic Suspension
- Amp Power (max/min): 175 Watts/10 Watts
- Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 100 - 22 kHz
- Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 80 - 22 kHz
- Impedance (Ohms): 8 Ohms
- Max SPL (Anechoic/Room): 94 dB/90 dB
- X-Over 4.3 kHz
- Tweeter: Dual 1"
- Woofer: Dual 4 "
- Dimens. HWD: 6.25" x 9.5 " x 6" (159 x 241 x 152mm)
- Weight: 9.4 lbs (4.3 kg)
VP100
- Enclosure: Acoustic Suspension
- Amp Power (max/min): 200 Watts/10 Watts
- Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 95-22 kHz
- Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 65-22 kHz
- Impedance (Ohms): 8 Ohms
- Max SPL (Anechoic/Room): 93 dB/89 dB
- X-Over 2.7 kHz
- Tweeter: Single 1"
- Woofer: Dual 5.25"
- Dimens. HWD : 7.5" x 17" x 7.5" (191 x 432 x 191mm)
- Weight: 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)
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
- Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB: 17 - 150 Hz
- Max SPL (Anechoic/Room): 106 dB/116 dB
- Dimensions HWD: 13.75" x 10.5" x 16.8" (349 x 266 x 422mm)
- Weight: 48.55 lbs (22 kg)
Pros
- Unlimited finish options
- Superb bass
- Realistic surround array simulation
Cons
- Midrange detail of center channel could improve
- Subwoofer is ridiculously expensive
- Limited mounting options
- Standby mode not obvious on subwoofer (user manual claims it has "instantaneous" 10W mode)
Introduction
Axiom Audio's Epic Midi system is a great "home theater-in-a-box killer" that starts at just $1338 and is built around the small M2 (v2) speakers. To get the most out of it, however, you'd want to opt for the much more sophisticated and powerful EP400 subwoofer - a $600+ premium that lands the system among stiff competition in the ~$2000 5.1 home theater speaker market. While expensive, the EP400 was the most impressive part of this system and stole the show as it certainly outperformed the expectations we had for what an 8-inch subwoofer could do.
