Alan,

Ok, blame it on the source material. I've heard less sibilant yet equally revealing speakers in my home yet there is no explanation for this? I don't think so. Call it colouration if you want.

Does Axiom ever discuss making a softer sounding speaker? Any plans in the works?

Btw, I believe myself and many others are not concerned with purity of sound, rather, good sound. If I want pure sound, I can go see the symphony.

thanks,

Paul