Axiom EP500 subwoofer
April 27, 2006
I am considering the Axiom EP500 subwoofer for my home
theater. I notice that it has anechoic response down to 22Hz at -3dB. The room response
(on Axiom’s website) is down to 18Hz. Is it normal for companies to list anechoic
response and room response? If other companies don’t specify which it is, what should
I assume when I’m comparing?
Laird
Axiom is fairly unique because they do have an anechoic
chamber on site in which to test their loudspeakers. They are therefore able to give real
anechoic measurements as opposed to quasi-anechoic measurements simulated with the help of
a computer in a room. I think that by providing both measurements (in-room and anechoic)
they are giving the buyer all the information possible, and likely an accurate reflection
of the product’s capabilities. As for other companies, I can’t assume to know
what criteria their measurements conform to. The best way to find out would be to simply
ask them. Since most companies don’t have an anechoic chamber at their disposal, they
likely won’t have true anechoic measurements to compare with Axiom’s. So it
might be hard to get a true apples-to-apples comparison on which to help base your
decision. I do believe that Axiom’s measurements are great for the consumer because
you have a pretty good idea of the sub’s capabilities long before it arrives on your
doorstep.
Athena Technologies AS-B2.2
April 24, 2006
In your review of
the Athena Technologies AS-B2.2 loudspeakers, the writer stated, "…the
AS-B2.2 offers maximum musicality at minimum cost." I own a pair and would like to
say that this is definitely true. I said almost the exact same thing when I received mine.
Is GoodSound! reviewing any more Athena speakers in the near future? I would like
to know how the floorstanders stack up against the Axioms and other good brands.
Paul Benedetti
We don’t currently have any more Athena speakers
lined up for review, but that could change at any time. We’ll see what we can do.
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