AVS has a number of people that are adamant about how terrible Axiom speakers are. I have always guessed they had a grudge or simply, as Ken stated, just didn't appreciate hearing their music played as it was recorded - poorly, thus they appreciate a warmer less detailed speaker.
Bob, you could always try a set of M22s which are much cheaper to return if you don't like them and then upgrade to the M60/80(free upgrade, just pay the price difference) if you do like them, as the M22 has a very similar sound to the M60/80's. The 22s just lack the low end depth/feel the other 2 offer.
