I auditioned the RF-83s in my home prior to the Axioms. First, I could not listen to them for more than 10 minutes. The highs pierced my skull and drove me crazy. Second, to tame their bass I had to move them 3 feet away from the front wall. This simply would not work in my room. Third (and I didn't realize this until I received the 80s), articulate details and imaging were severely lacking.
FYI, I am in a 4,000 cubic foot room and I sit 8 feet away from the 80s. After having the 80s for a year, I can only say that these are Axiom's greatest accomplishment. They are a speaker that no one should be without.
