Micah, I think you really should get an audition of the M80s to see if they're what you like. You're up against some issues with the square room, but I'm not sure that you'll necessarily need wall treatments. I think it's very likely that Bob didn't know what he was looking for in a speaker, and after all the anticipation occurred, he was a little let down.

Also, if you're desperate to buy $2000 speakers, I'm sure you could get custom finish on the M80s that take them up to that level. Failing that, I'm sure Axiom would be happy to accommodate by charging you more. ;\)

What I'm trying to say is that just because speakers cost a certain amount doesn't mean they're that amount better than speakers that cost less.

Last edited by kcarlile; 02/24/09 09:44 PM.
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