Paradigm Studio 40 Vs Axiom M22ti

[jimbodinny]

Acording to a review at Audioholics M22ti is better. Everybody on the Axiom board seems to think this way. What do you guys suggest. Also what is the sound and price difference between v2 and v3? Thanks.

 

[Eagle_Driver]

Sorry, wrong forum. This thread belongs in the Cables/Power/Tweaks/Speakers forum. A mod should move it there.

 

[superjohnny]

I can't give a comparison, but my mother in-law has the M22ti's. She has them sitting on the floor which doesn't do them justice at all. When I elevate them they sound fantastic. They throw a really nice sound-stage, which I'm not used to (I'm not very experienced with speaker listening). They may be sensative to placement to a fault, but my only comparison is a $20 set of KLH 3-way's. That said they sound great... they're detailed, dynamic, clean, wonderful sounding speakers. I'd love to have a pair myself, but when I get the $ I'm going to build some AR.com DIY 2 way's.

 

[finleyville]

I had planned on getting a Paradigm Studio surr. setup until I happened across Axiom's website a while ago. I am glad Audioholics likes them so much. That just added fuel to the fire to my future Axiom purchase. Although I wish I could hear each one side by side just to make sure.

 

[AdamP88]

While I haven't directly compared them, I have the M22's and have listened to the Studio 40s. They are both very good speakers. The Paradigms are slightly more laid back than the Axioms, and also have a little more bass, but at the expense of a little midrange transparency. The midrange on the Axioms is the best I've heard in any sub-$1k bookshelf. Extremely neutral and transparent, without any hint of bloat or bloom in the lower end. Overall it's an extremely well balanced speaker - from the clean and extended treble to the tight and naturally rolled-off bass. They present a very coherent soundstage and absolutely fantastic imaging, though as superjohnny noted they are maybe a little finicky about placement if you really want to get the ultimate sweet spot out of them.

If you are only planning on using the speakers on their own, I'd urge you to listen to both, as the bass response may be a determining factor. The Axioms do sound great on their own, but do need a sub to really open up. The Paradigms might be able to get by on their own a little better. If you've already got a good sub or are planning on getting one, I'd definitely go for the Axioms. Plus the Axioms are cheaper!

 

[Asmo]

I've compared the axiom m22tis directly to the paradigm studio 40s, and the paradigms are vastly better than the axioms, I've read many reviews, like the ones at audioholics (btw that review is about the studio 40 v2, the v3 are the ones I have listened too), and, that review scores the Studio 40s higher than the m22tis, I'd search for more reviews about the version 3s and definetly don't read the axiom forums, slightly biased there.

The axioms I find are too bright, lacking severely in bass, but with a very beautiful midrange. For the price, they are great speakers no doubt.

The Paradigm Studio series (20 thru 100) are better than the axiom series of speakers, IMHO, the only areas the axioms excel at is, midrange, and price. Also, I don't know of any places that stock axiom speakers, have to order online without an audition, if you can, order the m22tis, and get the studio 40s from a local dealer, and compare them both in your own house.

I would also not limit your speaker choices to Axiom or Paradigm, unless you have a specific budget, there are so many great bookshelves out there, take your time and try as many as you can.

 

[tkam]

I actually have both the studio 40s and the m22ti's and I like the studio 40's better. The m22's are a great deal though, and while they are very accurate and detailed they are lacking in bass response and don't project as wide a soundstage as the studio 40's do. You can't go wrong either way though, if your on a budget the m22's are a great deal but if you can spend the extra money (the studio 40s are nearly double in price i think) I think the studio 40's are worth it.