It's worse than I thought.
All of my speakers are sitting in the next office waiting on me. Obviously, I peeked into one. The wood is simply beautiful and will match the new home perfectly, which gets me major WAF points. Having my name *Custom Made For...* only adds to the effect. Just opening a QS8 package and seeing the Axiom logo cloth bag protecting the finish lets me know that I selected not only great speakers but selected a caring company.
Also, the accessory boxes (spikes, feet, tools and towel) are nicer than my current speakers. Seriously, the freakin' BOX is nicer in appearance than my current speakers.
These are the touches that make a great company into a legendary company. I am now beginning to see why the owners of Axiom speakers give so much respect to the manufacturer.
All of this and I haven't even connected a wire. I can't wait.