That is what I thought about my M60s when I got them first - harsh. However, after a week or so they sound much better, especially now that I have RC-1070/RB-1070 combo. I am not going to start arguing whether it is the speakers that broke in or my ears, but I really think they are much better now than they were 3 weeks ago, when I got them brand new.

And I don't know AudioFan, should I really spend an extra $300 and swap my RB-1070 for RB-1080? Is it worth it? I have 30 days time to do this.

Axiom M60s, QS4s, VP100 Onkyo TX-SR804 Oppo 970HD Rotel RB-1080/RCD-1072 REL Q150E sub, PS 3