Obviously, and don't laugh. The harder the material you put under the speaker, the longer the break in period. Blue Pearl? I'm sorry, but as the scientists on this board will tell you, blue reflects the higher more energetic frequencies - very good for a laid back speaker with rolled off highs, but with Axioms? Your ears will bleed.

Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.