Scott, welcome. I haven't been a musician since I played(clarinet)in school bands and orchestras, but I attend concerts fairly frequently and have an idea of how I'd like instruments(including french horns)to sound like in my home listening experience. Of course the recordings aren't going to perfectly duplicate the live listening experience and the room and speakers are also going to take a toll on reality.
Having said that, I've found that the Axioms have an excellent quality/price ratio and satisfy me. If you can't give them a listen locally you might consider trying them for a 30 day home trial.
