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Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 Speakers Review

Name: Epic Midi 400 System
Brand: Axiom Audio
SKU: not available
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

by Clint DeBoer — August 25, 2008

Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 System

Product Name: Epic Midi 400 System
Manufacturer: Axiom Audio
Performance Rating:
Value Rating:
Review Date: August 25, 2008 08:55
MSRP: $ 1975

Specifications

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.

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