The main reason i picked the M50 was because people say they have a laid back sound to them. I really dont care for bright speakers. I guess every ones opinion on whats bright or not is different. Ive heard people say paradigm moniters were bright and i didnt feel that way. I find polks,kefs,totems,and klipisch very hard to listen to. I really wanted to try M60s since they really dont cost much more but was afraid they would sound like the above brands. Can any M50 or M3 owners here chime in give me an idea of what other brand they compare to.