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I like the clarity of vocals and guitars on the m22s but they sound a tad thin(for lack of a better word) for my tastes.



Were you listening to the M22 with a level-calibrated subwoofer? Without a sub, the M22 can surely sound thin, not because of its midrange/treble character, but simply because its lack of bass below certain frequencies. The M22 does NOT emphasize mid-bass like many other bookshelves -- it is really flat to a point, and then just falls off. Sounds truly great with a sub.