What Bren said is most likely what's going on. When I listened to another forum member's system a few weekends ago, I left his house with a small headache because I was listening so intently to the speakers. Well, okay, it was also very loud!

Keep listening, though. Your ears and brain will adjust to the new sound over time, and you've got 30 days to decide whether you to keep the speakers or return them for a full refund.

Your system is composed of some of Axiom's best speakers. Besides giving you a headache (), how do you feel about the sound?