Axis VoiceBox S mini-monitors, they are really great! See post #57!

When you finally choose something, Steve - will you let us know what, and, possibly, give your impressions afterwards?

 

damn. that's sexy as hell.

 

if you ever have a chance to visit an audio show mr. rossi will be there- most likely driving some harbeth 40.2s with a high end vinyl front end. his room sounded best of show to my ears the last two years at AXPONA. the amps are noise free because they run on a bank of charged capacitors completely isolated from AC line power. last year the speakers were placed in the room such that the sound stage was located behind them (somehow). the artists all had a spot on the "stage" and as you listened you could hear where they were on the floor- almost like ghosts. and the sound was so true to life- there were no clues or artifacts that you were listening to a recording. the sound was phenomenally natural.

 

They're mono's, you'd need two...

 

How are the ribbon tweeters in those, no head in a vise issues?

 

They look ace

 

Good feedback.

3 months ago I heard the Axis VoiceBox S with the Redgum RGi120ENR black series amp. Love it !!!

I'll be getting the VoiceBox soon and already have the Redgum amp. Looking forward to it.

 

Thanks for the write up Steve! Was hunting for my first pair of hifi speakers and encountered Axis by accident (demoed with Redgum as well). Couldn't believe my ears, especially at that price point.

With my untrained ears coupled with unfamiliarity with audio, I was quite sure I was missing something given no one online seemed to know about the brand. I took great comfort in knowing a known personality in the audio world owned and loved the brand.

Placed my order down for the floorstanders from Axis, the Voicebox FLS. Can't wait to have them delivered and installed! Will report in then

 

I heard these at a dealer yesterday and was blown away. They are out of my budget as I was hoping to spend no more than $2000, but I may not be able to resist buying a pair. What was real telling was when we switched back and forth between the Voicebox and a pair of $1200 either Tannoy or Totem monitors, I cant remember which, and the Axis sounded so much better to me. More detailed, natural, and laid back. The treble on the $1200 speakers sounded harsh and congested in comparison. I can just imagine enjoying them at home for hours. I may go back to the dealer Saturday with my own SACD player and music for an extended audition.

 

Rogue ST100, they sound incredible.

 

I think you'll love them! They do indeed outperform similarly (or even more expensively) price speakers around in my humble opinion. Enjoy!

 

Thanks for the comments. I am still thinking about the Axis, but am just put off by the high (to me) price. I think for about a grand less, the similarly sized Spendor A1 may be more within my budget and also sound very good.