I wonder if Axiom adopted the same policy, they would actually sell more. However, I am sure the current policy discourages tire kickers with nothing to do on a given weekend. You order form Axiom, you need to be serious about buying speakers.
I am sure they examine there business model every once in a while, and the competitions.
However, as more online speakers companies start to offer free shipping both ways, to stay competitive, Axiom may have to adopt the same practice.