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The Centurion is so powerful that it makes every IEM I paired with it sound so nice with sweet and airy vocals. The slight bump in the upper mids is quite nice.
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The Centurion is so powerful that it makes every IEM I paired with it sound so nice with sweet and airy vocals. The slight bump in the upper mids is quite nice.
I agree about the Centurion. I am using with the Traillii and for me it is a significant improvement, bringing the mids more forward and adding a bit more pleasant sparkle to the treble. A big thing for me is also the lack of microphonics compared to the stock PW Audio cable. Thank you to Andrew of Musicteck for helping expedite its delivery from Singapore.
The Centurion is so powerful that it makes every IEM I paired with it sound so nice with sweet and airy vocals. The slight bump in the upper mids is quite nice.
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Hi guys,
I’ve been listening to the Axiom for a while now so I thought I’d share some impressions. This is a pre-production unit so there might be some differences with the final model, will update later when I get it. I’ve been listening with Cleopatra, one of the bundle cable options.
Effect Audio Axiom
Axiom is said to be tuned with a ‘reference’ signature. This refers to its neutral tonality; it’s neither warm nor bright. But where reference often has the connotation of an analytical approach, Axiom combines minimal coloration with a smooth and enjoyable tonality. It’s a pleasant tuning with an easy-going and somewhat melodious tone in its (upper) mids.
The idea is that the neutral tone will serve as the perfect blank canvas to be modified with the upcoming tuning modules or different cables of course, allowing for a dynamic personalisation of your ideal sound.
Its treble is smooth, without the overall signature sounding dull or dark. Vocals take a slight step back on the stage, which creates more space the instruments to breathe. So even though the stage dimensions are average, the instrument separation and imaging is fairly precise, allowing each component to be heard with relative ease.
Following the hybrid 2+1 design, the bass is powered by a large dynamic driver. The emphasis on sub- over mid-bass results in an impactful but controlled bass response, without clouding the rest of the signature with excessive warmth. As can be expected, it has the characteristic texture and decay of dynamic drivers.
Overall, Axiom combines a neutral and smooth tonality with an enjoyable bass, presenting an audiophile signature with a playful twist. And of course, the ability to fine-tune the sound with the upcoming modules.
-Nic
I’ve been listening to the Axiom for a while now so I thought I’d share some impressions. This is a pre-production unit so there might be some differences with the final model, will update later when I get it. I’ve been listening with Cleopatra, one of the bundle cable options.
Effect Audio Axiom
Axiom is said to be tuned with a ‘reference’ signature. This refers to its neutral tonality; it’s neither warm nor bright. But where reference often has the connotation of an analytical approach, Axiom combines minimal coloration with a smooth and enjoyable tonality. It’s a pleasant tuning with an easy-going and somewhat melodious tone in its (upper) mids.
The idea is that the neutral tone will serve as the perfect blank canvas to be modified with the upcoming tuning modules or different cables of course, allowing for a dynamic personalisation of your ideal sound.
Its treble is smooth, without the overall signature sounding dull or dark. Vocals take a slight step back on the stage, which creates more space the instruments to breathe. So even though the stage dimensions are average, the instrument separation and imaging is fairly precise, allowing each component to be heard with relative ease.
Following the hybrid 2+1 design, the bass is powered by a large dynamic driver. The emphasis on sub- over mid-bass results in an impactful but controlled bass response, without clouding the rest of the signature with excessive warmth. As can be expected, it has the characteristic texture and decay of dynamic drivers.
Overall, Axiom combines a neutral and smooth tonality with an enjoyable bass, presenting an audiophile signature with a playful twist. And of course, the ability to fine-tune the sound with the upcoming modules.
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Hi guys,
I’ve been listening to the Axiom for a while now so I thought I’d share some impressions. This is a pre-production unit so there might be some differences with the final model, will update later when I get it. I’ve been listening with Cleopatra, one of the bundle cable options.
Effect Audio Axiom
Axiom is said to be tuned with a ‘reference’ signature. This refers to its neutral tonality; it’s neither warm nor bright. But where reference often has the connotation of an analytical approach, Axiom combines minimal coloration with a smooth and enjoyable tonality. It’s a pleasant tuning with an easy-going and somewhat melodious tone in its (upper) mids.
The idea is that the neutral tone will serve as the perfect blank canvas to be modified with the upcoming tuning modules or different cables of course, allowing for a dynamic personalisation of your ideal sound.
Its treble is smooth, without the overall signature sounding dull or dark. Vocals take a slight step back on the stage, which creates more space the instruments to breathe. So even though the stage dimensions are average, the instrument separation and imaging is fairly precise, allowing each component to be heard with relative ease.
Following the hybrid 2+1 design, the bass is powered by a large dynamic driver. The emphasis on sub- over mid-bass results in an impactful but controlled bass response, without clouding the rest of the signature with excessive warmth. As can be expected, it has the characteristic texture and decay of dynamic drivers.
Overall, Axiom combines a neutral and smooth tonality with an enjoyable bass, presenting an audiophile signature with a playful twist. And of course, the ability to fine-tune the sound with the upcoming modules.
-Nic
Got the shipping notification from EA, my review sample should be arriving early next week! Will share my impressions after a quick burn in
Nic, got a question for you. Is yours a regular Axiom or Axiom X? I heard Axiom X will have a premium pure beryllium DD driver instead of beryllium coated used in a regular Axiom model, which explains the difference in price. Also, from the picture you posted above, I thought that top half of the shell is "modular" so you can remove and replace it with mmcx connector piece? The faceplate in your picture looks solid.
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This is indeed regular Axiom, and pre-production model. So the materials (and indeed modularity) are different in the actual units, these pics are just to break the textGot the shipping notification from EA, my review sample should be arriving early next week! Will share my impressions after a quick burn in
Nic, got a question for you. Is yours a regular Axiom or Axiom X? I heard Axiom X will have a premium pure beryllium DD driver instead of beryllium coated used in a regular Axiom model, which explains the difference in price. Also, from the picture you posted above, I thought that top half of the shell is "modular" so you can remove and replace it with mmcx connector piece? The faceplate in your picture looks solid.
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Does the 2pin of these cables fit into those recessed sockets of the stage diver series?
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InEar uses standard 2pin socket, should work ok.
Yeah, that's no issue. Just make sure you pick 2-Pin and not 2-Pin Flat when you're selecting your connectors. The latter is only for non-recessed sockets, while the former works with both recessed and non-recessed.
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Excellent, thanks a lot!Yeah, that's no issue. Just make sure you pick 2-Pin and not 2-Pin Flat when you're selecting your connectors. The latter is only for non-recessed sockets, while the former works with both recessed and non-recessed.
Gavin C4
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Axiom has great bass, very good clarity and well controlled treble extension.
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