Trolls on AVSforum will tell you these things about the vp150 for whatever reason. In fact, they will bash the entire Axiom line calling them harsh, bright, fatiquing. None of these statements are remotely true.
I have read those as well, but what I get from those reviews is they are looking for less accuracy and more bass?
What I have really latched onto reading all the reviews is that they (M80's) are comparable to the Paradigm 100's or B&W 703's. I like the sound of both those speakers. Those are indeed very fine speakers, but I have a hard time justifying the price when something comparable is considerably less in price with great service.
All the professional reviews I've read are positive about the 150's and 100's. I've owned 2 150's and they have been great.
Perhaps I'm just not reading the terminology correctly regarding the VP150
