Product of the Day, Day 29: Axiom Audio M2v2 Bookshelf Speakers
Axiom Audio M2v2
Axiom Audio is a direct sales speaker manufacturer in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. They are an engineering-driven company and take a scientific approach to speaker design. They’ve won many industry awards as well as allocades from customers and the advent of the Internet has driven tremendous growth for them as word has spread about the company and its products. The $296 M2v2 is Axiom’s smallest and least expensive speaker, and is one of the best buys around for anyone looking for high quality sound reproduction as well as small size. Matching surround speakers and a center channel can be added to create a complete home theater system.
All of Axiom’s speakers have a similar family sound, which I would describe as clean, detailed, and natural, with a very full midrange even with a small speaker such as the M2v2. I remember the first time I tested the Axiom M2 years ago. It was the first bookshelf speaker that made me truly excited, tearing through my CD and record collection to see how my favorite music sounded on them, and has been a top recommendation ever since. The M2v2 is very easy to drive and will work with most any receiver or amplifier. Some consider Axiom’s sound to be a bit bright, but it is likely the accuracy of the high frequencies that creates this impression. Film buffs are familiar with The Criterion Collection, known for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs of the finest technical quality. It’s not for nothing that Axiom speakers were chosen for The Criterion Collection’s private screening room.
Axiom has four free vinyl finishes and two grills to allow for modest customization of your speakers’ look. (The vinyl is very high quality and does a good job of looking like real wood.) Axiom’s Custom Shop has a choice of 28 different real wood finishes, though this adds to the cost significantly.
If you have a home theater in mind Axiom’s unique QS4 and QS8 surround speakers are some of the most effective on the market, and their XLF subwoofers with digital sound processing are a good choice for high-enders. Bargain shoppers should visit Axiom’s Factory Outlet for discounts on slightly blemished speakers. Word on the street is that the “blemished” speakers are indistinguishable from perfect, factory-fresh examples, but there is not guarantee of this so your experience may differ.
Besides the good sound, there are lots of other reasons to do business with Axiom. Axiom has one of the best websites in the business and free, expert advice via email or a toll-free phone number. I’ve met some of their personnel and spoken with them on the phone and they are a class act all the way. All prices include shipping and taxes and Axiom offers a 30 day home trial with a money back guarante, so your satisfaction is assured. They are also a Sherwood Newcastle dealer if you are interested in the Sherwood Newcastle R-972 or other Sherwood Newcastle products.
Even if you are not in the market for speakers it’s worth your while to visit Axiom’s website for its treasure trove of knowledge and good advice. If you are in the market for speakers they belong on your shopping list.
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