Just too many vairables involved IMHO for blanket statements (for or against Audyssey) to be made. It's subjective as well; two people can react differntly to the same result just based on personal preferences. Basically, I say if you have it then try it, and if you don't like the results then leave it off. Personally I like what it does for me, but that may change once I try it with the Axiom's.