Just heard the Axiom 80s. First I would like to thank Rick for taking the time out of his day to let me hear the axioms. The axioms sounded exactly how I envisioned them to sound like. They were forward sounding, very detailed and without any sibilance(What I was looking for). I listen to trance/techno and have a few songs that tend to become sibilant on forward sounding speakers. Not the Axioms. They did an excellent job reproducing the sound without any sibilance and with great detail. I couldnt believe the detail the axioms had. I can buy the axioms right now and be a very happy man. I will still try and listen to the swans and ascends so that I can make sure I have no doubts on what I purchase. But so far I can honestly say I was really impressed with the Axioms.