Paradigm Studio 100 v.3 vs Axiom M80s.

[rajx7]

Well, obviously I am biased as I am an owner.... But I would argue that Tyler Acoustics offers some of the largest bang for the buck available in High-end audio.

My Linbrook Signature System speakers use Seas Excel drivers (very expensive) and Ty Lashbrook built them to order (as he does all of the Tyler speakers)... Mine came in a fabulous Rosewood finish. I picked them for their superior soundstaging, acuracy, overall slightly laid back tonal qualities (not to mention fabulous bass extension and resolution) and looks/build quality. Also, I had tried out the Tyler Taylo Reference monitors that are more in your price range first (so I had a good idea what the Tyler "sound" was like, before investing $4,500+ on a pair of built to order speakers). I loved the Taylos (that I bought used on Audiogon.com) so much that they now occupy the rear 3 channels in my sound system... I just could not part with them. Finally, I liked the fact that I was buying from a great guy who builds all of his speakers himself, and he is *very* down to earth. Just a little guy trying to make an honest living without being full of himself.

I did not mention Tyler previously because 1) they were not on your audition list, and 2) they are Internet direct, and it did not sound like that was a direction you would like to head in. I will say that now that Ty has a new addition to his web site where you can get the email of a local owner who has volunteered to let people listen to their various Tyler speakers, they might be worth a look if you are interested (I would argue they definitely are, of course). Ty Lashbrook's (Tyler's) web page is http://www.tyleracoustics.com just for reference.

Other speakers I listened to were the Legacy Audio Focus 20/20 (nice top to bottom sound, but a *bit* too bright for my taste), McIntosh XRT-28s (I *loved* these, but they are $18,200/pr. (too much for *my* price range ;-)) -- still I am glad I got a chance to hear them..., the Dali Helicon800s (which were unbelieveable performers in the just under $6000 price range (and they look *fabulous*), but not *quite* as good as the Tylers (for less money)), the Dali MS5s (I did not care for the sound or price ($12,400/pr. -- note: I listened to these right after the XRT-28s, so that may have had something to do with my displeasure)), and the Von Schweikert VR-4 Sig. Gen IIIs (very impressive, but again to not quite up to the Tylers).

I did hear the Linn Katans ($1000/pr.) just for kicks at one of the dealers, and I *loved* them. Quite frankly, for $1000/pr. new, I can't think of a speaker I would buy instead of them at that price. I did not get to hear any of Linn's larger speakers, as the dealer did not carry them. Sorry I can't be of more help there.

All of my auditions with the exception of the Tylers and the Linns were on all top-of-the-line McIntosh electronics. The Linns were on mid-level Linn electronics, and the Tylers were home demos on my own modest equipment listed below.

Hope that helps...

---Dave

Thanks again dude. This is what I would like to see when I come here for opinions and hear people's experiences, I expect to see that and thanks to you for just doing that. I have found a dealer here who carries LINN speakers. I think I will hear them. Tell me one thing have acoutically treated your room. That is another big research, I have been doing simultaneously. I found a dealer who carry the Knauf compressed fiber glass tubes. I plan to make some Bass traps this holiday season and experiment them.

[RGA]

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Shill = "One who poses as a satisfied customer or an enthusiastic gambler to dupe bystanders into participating in a swindle."

Please explain your position and your proof. I did not write the reviews, and I didn't buy the reivewers those speakers, nor do I sell equipment or profit from Audio Note, or the other companies' products I recommend in any way. In fact the only crime here that has been comitted is by you - it's called

Slander = "Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation."



Why I bother to have a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent

[drseid]

Tell me one thing have acoutically treated your room.

I confess I have not. My room is medium sized, and it is not too problematic (no tremendous bass or reflection issues). I am sure acoustic treatments would be helpful regardless, but room space to put all the treatments in comes into play.

---Dave

[theaudiohobby]

RGA,

ROTFL , it been a while that I have read a response so weak on facts as your last post, to top it all, you then ask me to go and do the legwork to back your controversial claims . Amazing logic! You come off as someone trying make 2 + 2 come to 5, there is no need for a detailed reply since you did not provide a single fact to back up any of your claims. That said, I do not think that all Audio Note products suck, some do ,many are very ugly as you very readily accept. However, the negative marketing campaign and blatantly false claims (about competitor's products) put out by Audio Note and some of it fans is rather irksome: .

[RGA]

Actually I answered mostly all of your questions - more to the point Lynn Olsen and Hi-fi Choice answered them.

[RGA]

Hi Guys,
I just had the oppurtunity to listen to Paradigm Studio 100s and was quite impressed. I just wanted to know if anyone had the chance to listen to these and Axiom M80s. If yes, how do they compare with each other. If Axiom sounds as good as the Paradigms or little better, I would prefer to go for them, as there is a good difference in the dollar amount. I would really appreciate your insights.
Regards,
R

I'd like to opologise for being one of many to get this thread of topic. Is this the Studio 100V2 or V3. If the former I would probably buy it if you can get a deal - if the latter I would take the chance on Axiom - you can always ship it back if you don't like it.

Also if it has not already been said you could and probably should explore the used market - you'd be surprised at the deals you can get at high end dealerships on used speakers - speakers are generlaly cheap to repair minor damage as well. I have seen $5,000.00 spekaer after 2-3 years going for about $2k - I recently(2 years ago) saw a Bryston 3B ST going for $600.00Cdn asking.

A slightly cheaper option might also be the B&W 604S3, Energy C9, Klipsh RF series, etc.

[theaudiohobby]

Actually I answered mostly all of your questions - more to the point Lynn Olsen and Hi-fi Choice answered them.

Really... color me blue , talk about a cop out , where are the facts to back up your assertions I thought you were link happy a few posts ago, you are certainly stuck in dogma and self-delusion alley .

[RGA]

Thread number 49 - all those little things in quotes - Lynn Olsen and Hi-fi choice's words direct quotes from them - I'm sorry you don;t comprehend - you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think.

[theaudiohobby]

Thread number 49 - all those little things in quotes - Lynn Olsen and Hi-fi choice's words direct quotes from them - I'm sorry you don;t comprehend - you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think.

The emperor has realised that he is wearing no cloths.

[46minaudio]

The emperor has realised that he is wearing no cloths.

YEP you have discovered RGA .... This has been going on for years now..It used to be decapos...Now his new flavor is AN..Of course there is nothing better(if you listen to RGAS shill bullsh&t)...Everyone should take this shill with a hugh grain of salt....

[RGA]

You know it's funny - a shill is a person selling a lie - so if it is true then wow there are a lot of liars and shills under their control. Reference 3a? Well I was talking about them BEFORE they started getting rave reviews every place under the sun. It's still a terrific speaker - but when you hear something even better - then so be it. Of course people were raving about AN 2 decades before I ever heard of them so they hardly need me.

Why I bother. Good luck with that.