Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it worked out for you. I still have been without my receiver (hence, my Axioms, and my music, and movies, ugh!) for a couple of weeks now. So, I never really had an opportunity to judge the Axioms with the resistors. But, I have actually removed the resistors from my M22's, as I will be moving in 2 weeks, and I'd like to use them as intended in the new place, unless I find them bright. I will hold to the adage, "Don't screw with the M22", as instruced by Alan Lofft. Of course, I have the resistors if the speakers again prove bright. Oh, and I just received my QS8's for the new place, so I can't wait to add those to my system, replacing some old Kenwood surrounds. Regards.