Axiom Audio Epic 80 Loudspeaker System Review
- Product Name: Epic 80 Home Theater Speakers
- Manufacturer: Axiom Audio
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- Review Date: January 29, 2003 18:00
- MSRP: $ 2,808
M80 Enclosure: Triple Vortex / Reflex Max Amp Power: 400Watts Min Amp Power: 10 Watts Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 37 - 22kHz Graph Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 25 - 22kHz Impedance (Ohms): 4 Ohms SPL in Room1w/1m(db): 95 dB SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): 91 dB X-Over 160Hz & 2.3kHz Tweeter: Dual 1" Woofer: Dual 5.25" Sub Woofer: Dual 6.5" Dimens. H W D (inches): 39.5" x 9.25" x 17" Dimens. H W D (mm): 1003 x 235 x 432 Weight (lbs) each 56.8 lbs (25.8 kgs) EP350 Enclosure: Vortex / Reflex Max Amp Power: 200 Watts Cross-over Adjust 40 - 150 Phase 0 & 180 Woofer Size 12" DSP Controlled No Line In and Out Yes Balanced Line In and Out No High Level In Yes Room Trim No Dynamic Power Supply No Anechoic Resp. +/- 1.5dB - Anechoic Resp. +/- 3dB 28 - 150 Room Resp. + 3dB/- 9dB 18 - 150 Max SPL Anechoic 107 dB Max SPL In Room 118 dB Dimensions HWD inches : 19.5" x 15" x 15" Dimensions HWD mm : 495 x 381 x 381 Weight (lbs) each: 51.1 lbs (23.2 kg) |
QS8 Enclosure: Acoustic Suspension Max Amp Power: 400 Watts Min Amp Power: 10 Watts Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 95 - 22kHz Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 65 - 22kHzk Impedance (Ohms): 6 Ohms SPL in Room1w/1m(db): 95 dB SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): 91 dB X-Over 2.5kHz Tweeter: Dual 1" Woofer: Dual 5.25" Sub Woofer: - Dimens. H W D (inches): 8.25" x 11" x 6" Dimens. H W D (mm): 210 x 280 x 152 Weight (lbs) each 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) VP150 Enclosure: Acoustic Suspension Max Amp Power: 400 Watts Min Amp Power: 10 Watts Freq Resp +/-3db (Hz): 85 - 22kHz Graph Freq Resp +3dB- 9dB (Hz): 50 - 22kHz Impedance (Ohms): 6 Ohms SPL in Room1w/1m(db): 95 dB SPL Anechoic 1w/1m(db): 91 dB X-Over 2.7kHz Tweeter: Dual 1" Woofer: Triple 5.25" Dimens. H W D (inches): 7.5" x 27.5" x 7.5" Dimens. H W D (mm): 191 x 699 x 191 Weight (lbs) each 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) |
Pros
- Fantastic sound
- Excellent imaging
- Can play LOUD without distortion
Cons
- Not suited for smaller living rooms
- May sound bright in livelier rooms
- Prices have gone up dramatically since the original publication of this review
Introduction
The first thing I noticed about the Axiom Epic 80 System was the incredible presence and detailed highs. The clarity and imaging put forth by the M80s was refreshing and worthy of designating them as a movie theater killer. As good as this system was, Axiom's recent dramatic price increases have put their products into a price class of much higher caliber competitors.
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