My impression of the Monitor Audio Silvers is, well, they have a typical Brits sound. I think there is a subtle but deliberately designed dip around 2-5kHz region, providing them the smooth "musicality." I personally liked them a lot. But to me the Axioms provides more immediate "presence" of the artists/instruments without going harsh or aggressive or too bright, which I really cherish.

And of course, we are comparing them at quite different $$$ ranges.