I would be interested to know this as well. In particular a use case basis for what venues/gigs these would be appropriate for? I would be using these for store front gigs and really like the portability. The only two negatives I have heard about the DLM that I’m wondering are present on the Denon are if they are flat in the mids and shaking at high volumes.
Store front gigs seem like a great place to use these indeed!
Stick a big box on a small pole, make it push a lot of air (especially when used without a sub) and it’s bound to move some if its lightweight as well, I guess.
I heard them compared to similar offerings from HK and Behringer.
They are definitely above the entry/cheap Behringers and on the same level as other offerings from the mid-range variety (HK, Peavey, JBL,…).
Good thing is for a PA their response is relatively flat, which is excellent for DJing. I know some DJs prefer bass heavy, I am more of a flat response fan. Also the sub is excellent for its size, so if you EQ it bass heavy it gets enough OOMPH.
As always in this segment I would heavily compare prices and then make a decision suiting your needs.
also raves several times about sound during the video.
So I suppose something is on…… (probably because of the coaxial build. I have recently managed to A/B test studio monitors: coaxial Presonus S8 vs Eve Audio SC207 and it blew me away how much positive difference the coaxial design makes, so I suppose coaxial design gives off amazing sound – thanks to the lack phase error).
I was considering these Axis series for small parties/bars but I also need something for monitoring at home when DJ practicing only and….I suppose these would not be suitable in such conditions right (too powerful at 1000W RMS each, very high SPL and probably noticeable hiss noise because of such a high power) ??
My general conclusion though is that….these have been on the market for a year now but…..no one seems to be buying them for some reason (I haven’t seen a Axis user anywhere online, on any forums and so on 🙁 )
ps. I do also think they are the same speakers as Mackie’s DLM line. Same quoted power with every box, very similar looks, the name is very similar (e.g. Axis 12 vs DLM 12, Axis 12S vs DLM 12S etc) and I even compared the specs now and indeed they are identical (as far as sound characteristics like SPLs, frequency ranges, transducers’ dimensions etc). The Mackie’s DLM is a bit more expensive but has OLED display and therefore more adjustability is possible and so on….
ps2. I have also read somewhere that…..after the first batch they won’t be made anymore (really? 🙁 ) – if they allegedly: sound amazing + are mega powerful yet very light and small + priced very well why would they now stop making them? What if Denon had an agreement with Mackie to make them Axis’es but they…..fell out with each other and cancelled the contract?
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