In Reply to: Ascend vs. Swan Divas (or Axiom)??? posted by audiogeek on January 7, 2002 at 15:41:41:
Have owned Diva 2.1, and own currently own Axiom 3ti and GR Paradox1 (and Soliloquy 5, Merlin VSM, Maggie Tympanies, and several others) now. I think the Diva is simply too colored and unexpressive for me. Axiom 3ti is VG for the $, and I like it, but the Axiom 22ti is more accurate and a better value for $125 more. It costs about the same as the Ascend, and would be an interesting matchup. The Paradox has better cabinetry than either, and really is a contender for best speaker under $1500. It is a true high end speaker, in a very nice cabinet, in my opinion. I have not heard the Ascend, and personal taste and system matching is always a major factor, but both my wife and I are amazed at the GR; it is lively, open and detailed. It has blown out several highly regarded small speakers in my home, including the $1100 Soliloquy(previously my small speaker standard). Good listening!
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- Re: Ascend vs. Swan Divas (or Axiom)??? - jonbee 19:16:56 01/07/02 (2)
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