That comparo could be a goodie at that-wonder if it may be on the Spot or AVS? I haven't caught them in the last few days so could have missed it.

I'll have to admit to being a little nervous getting the M50s without having heard them, I bought the M3s the same way, but in those days the M3 was the absolute darling of the Axiom line with a dozen or so "professional" reviews going on and raving about them almost to the point of being a turn-off. The worst comment I read about them was one writter found them to be a bit "bright". The consumer reviews were just as glowing. With such unanimous support, how could someone be afraid to make a purchase?(Plus they were only $275USD in those days) It was a real no-brainer. If the M50s sound "almost" as good as the M3s I'll be happy, if they sound better...