Considering Moving to PSB

[John_Williams]

I currently own Axiom M22s and a VP150, and have had them for about 4 years or so. I have never been that impressed with the VP150, but overall, they have been a decent setup. I run my theater in a small room. I sit about 6 feet away from the speakers.

I have been reading a lot of good things about the PSB Image line, and I am intrigued by the B25s. I would probably pair those with a C60 if I decide to switch.

I found a dealer close to my sister-in-law's house about an hour away. I am hoping to audition them sometime soon.

Does anyone have experience with the Image line, or has directly compared them to the Axiom sound?

[Sonnie]

Never heard the Axioms, but I owned a PSB Image 5.0 setup... 6T mains, 9C center and 10S surrounds. I was very pleased with their performance and they spent a good bit of time in my setup. I went through a host of speakers before I found anything I liked as good or better and it really only got better with the Martin Logan's I own now.

[nova]

I have never heard the Axioms,... in fact I don't remember if I've heard the PSB Image line either. But, I'm all for auditioning new toys and equipment.
Let us know what you think once you hear them.

[jakewash]

The PSB's look pretty much the same as Axiom's M3s except for the B25's aluminum tweeter, I would take a guess the B25 will sound a little more laid back than the M22s like the M3s do. Is the PSB B25 a step up from the Axioms, not in my book, just a step in a different direction. I think to go a step up you need to go floorstander. The fullness available in them is much better than the sound from a bookshelf.

I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about the C60 blending with the M22 if possible. I have always felt Axiom needs to build a center with 6.5" drivers as well. The 5.25" they use works great for the dialogue but isn't as dynamic as it could be for everything else.

[John_Williams]

Thanks for the feedback. I am hoping to get over to the dealer sometime this week, if all goes well.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to try the C60 with the M22s because the sale of the Axioms will be funding the move to the B25s.

I will keep you filled in on the audition. Let's hope that they have all in stock