I remember listening to some Energy speakers in the past (can't recall the model) and as far as I remember, the sound was very different than Axiom. They are more of a laid back speaker (which is a reason why I didn't really like them) as opposed to the more forward (ie neutral) sound of Axiom. Therefore I am not sure that the QS8s would complement your system as well as other Energy speakers, you might end up with a completely tonal/timber mismatch. Again maybe this "laid back" doesn't apply to all Energy speakers.
From most accounts, you are correct in your assessment of Energy being a "laid back" speaker. I really like the sound of it. I had no idea that "forward" sounding meant neutral. I always thought forward meant "bright."
I guess I will stick with the RC-Rs because it would provide a better tonal/timber match with the rest of my speakers. I am surprise I did not get more QS-8 recommendation over the RC-Rs than expected. Thanks for the unbiased assessment.
