First impressions.
I swapped the M5HPs for a pair of Montana PBNs. Sat the Axioms atop a pair of EP500s. Set the EPs T 60 Hz. Listened to cable news during work day, and voices sound natural but a bit bass heavy. Set the EPs at 40 Hz. Better.
With evening, I listened to cable sourced music from cable. Trihop music was reproduced beautifully, lots of slam, bass strong and assured. I just let them play while I did my chores. No critical listening, I just wanted to start the break in process. (I know, I know)
First impression: the M5s don't sound like bookshelf speakers. They sound BIG. Very pleasant! I'll let them play in the background for a while, before I sit down with them and put them through their paces with music I'm familiar with - with and without subs.
I'll report back.
