From the reviews of the M80v2/VP180 combos out there (I can just about guarantee that Steve and Rick don't have v3 M80s), I think it would probably be fine. However, you're more sensitive than most about these sorts of things.
As for the Ninja, his tests were performed on M80tis.
And there was a similar sturm und drang about the v2s as well.
I will reread the reviews posted about the VP180 but so far I haven’t read anything very extensive yet. However, I will ask my specific questions in the VP180 thread where it would be more appropriate.
For the record the Ninja reference I made was not about Axioms speakers but about AV123 speakers.
I understand that with change there will always be some consternation. My issue is mostly about the wording of the “v2” vs “v3” review. I’m not a sales person but I imagine the last thing I would do in trying to sell a new product is effectively criticize the owners present choice. There are ways to talk about improvements more subtly while still conveying the same information.
