I honestly don't know what to say... I believe you when you say you didn't damage the speakers but also understand why they would think water was spilled on them. That's a tough one and I understand your disappointment, however stick around as the people on this forum don't necessarily agree on all Axiom's decisions.

Bruno
M80s/VP180/QS8s/EP600/AVR-890
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"The problem is choice..."