You know, it's odd.
Axiom, Paradigm, JBL, and numerous other high quality manufacturers all say that much of their design criteria derive from Dr. Floyd Toole's research at the NRC.
Yet they all have their own sound.
If all of these very well respected designers and manufacturers disagree on what the "right" sound is, how can anyone expect that we ordinary folk will agree.
God gave us all different tastes and interests.
Let's just enjoy what we, as individuals like, and not worry about what is the "right" sound.
You know, I even used to like Bose untill I became an "educated consumer". (No flames please, we all had to start somewhere.)
Different people listen for, and like, different aspects of the overall sound experience.
Just find what you like in your price range, take it home, and enjoy it.
If you analyze it to death, you'll never really enjoy the experience.
