Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: Axiom Audio M80ti Speakers by Haoleb

Model:	M80ti
Category:	Speakers
Suggested Retail Price:	$1,100 USD
Description:	3 way 6 driver system with anti-standing-wave cabinets. and vortex ports
Manufacturer URL:	Axiom Audio
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Review by Haoleb on January 06, 2005 at 17:49:18
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*This is a followup to my previous review of these speakers*
I have had these for 2 years now and am still as pleased with them as the day i got em. My initial review sure sounds pretty hyped when i read it but what i said still holds true. I have since added the bottlehead foreplay to my setup and i have found it really compliments the speakers and amp. I couldnt ask for much more at this price. The M80's could use a little more bass to give more of that kick in the gut feeling but theres is nothing else i could say i want from the speakers.
The Pair of JBL's that i speak of in the review are still around but i had only had them for less than a year until i wanted to upgrade. No such feelings with these axioms. And Im looking forward to many more years of enjoyment. I can see how some folks might not like this speaker because of its forward and clear sound, which happens to be one of my favorite things about their sound. And axiom does not have any dealers so its hard to hear them before purchasing. There is a large group of owners worldwide who are willing to audition their systems for you. A list of these people can be found at axioms forums under "off topic" Its a sticky at the top so it should be easy to spot.

Product Weakness: Price went up recently, although still very much worth it. If you really like to feel the bass you may want to compliment them with a sub.
Product Strengths: I thought these speakers were great when i first got them. And 2 years later i still do. I think that says something. Great speakers, great sound, great company.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	NAD C370
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bottlehead Foreplay
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Cambridge D300
Speakers:	Axiom M80
Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest,Clarity labs
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything from AC/DC to Enya
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Price went up recently, although still very much worth it. If you really like to feel the bass you may want to compliment them with a sub.
Product Strengths:	I thought these speakers were great when i first got them. And 2 years later i still do. I think that says something. Great speakers, great sound, great company.