That would suggest speakers that play a little too bright, no? And this is a characteristic that from EVERYTHING I've ever read about them, the M80's don't have. So to me that would futher suggest your reciever being the weak link in your system.

I can't speak for Axiom yet, but I know on my old system (very mediocer speakers, but the Denon is brilliant!) those sounds were some of my favorite! Expecially applause... it made 'Dave Matthews : Live at Central Park' my favorite cd of all time!!!

My Stuff :

M80's
QS8's
VP150
EP800
Denon 4802
Emotiva XPA-3
Samsung BD-P3600
Sharp 65 Inch Aquos LCD