>>One thing about the Rockets is that HomeTheaterHifi (Kris deering, in particular) sent me an email when I asked, and he told me that the Rockets were brighter than the Axioms and Swans

Interesting. Most of the criticisms I have heard were that "Axioms are too bright and Rockets are too dull". The differences are actually pretty small AFAIK but I did think Rockets and Axioms were in different directions.

Anyways, we're all looking forward to your Swans arriving. I think they look at least as nice as the Rockets

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