DAVEY,
I have tried my Axioms in our upstairs living area. Pergo type flooring, painted walls, vinyl starting into the kitchen with a single soft couch and no other real furnishings (we are working on getting some new leather items at this time and do not have any area rugs).
The room provides more echo than our basement but actually gives music more of a 'live' sound. I cannot say that the music sounds brighter upstairs than downstairs but it is different. The furnished and carpeted but concrete basement is just a whole different set of hard walls. The upstairs flooring easily enhances the bass compared to the basement.
Hope that description helps somewhat. If not, send me a PM. I do answer them at least once a week.
