I had Northridge E60s before buying my M60s. If you found JBLs bright, then M60s are not for your. I would prefer the word "revealing" better though. Axioms have more punch than JBL, better soundstage, better bass. I thought that my JBLs has a kind of "sound coloration " as well. However, they were so cheap, great value for the money.

Axiom M60s, QS4s, VP100 Onkyo TX-SR804 Oppo 970HD Rotel RB-1080/RCD-1072 REL Q150E sub, PS 3