most electronics, woofers, tweeters, and other parts are NOT made in native America or Canida. Even the most expensive Flat Panel/HDTV at your local BestBuy or Cicuit City are made in China. If you think Axiom's drivers are inferior then you are wrong, I'm willing to bet most comparable brand like B&W, Paradigm, PSB, and other companies also have their woofers and tweeters made in China or Malaysia.