riffman- the only types of axiom main speakers i have heard are the M60's, M22's, and the discontinued M1's. while i also can hear the ssibilance at times, i truly attribute it to more of the source input, then the speakers. maybe i am wrong in that sense, it wouldnt be the first time. but, i still have no doubt that axioms can be bright/detailed/forward/whatever.. but, i have always attributed that to good speakers. every speaker i have ever heard that is/was considered "top of the line", had that same SSS on the top. and it normally occured with bad or lower quality input material.
it was mentioned that sibilance was heard on the 'Aviator' movie.. i will watch it, and see if i hear it.
and to you and drew, i too mean no offense. i just type and post. so, dont think i am 'picking the scab'.
hows that bridge...
bigjohn
