blackstar, post some pics of your Factory Outlet speakers or at least let us know how they look.

Thanks

no bose...although if they were would i actually admit it? these are some kenwood speakers part of an HTIB i had way back when...they've sounded descent to me but then again so did the $20 earbuds i had before i got my Shures. and i will be posting pics. i put in new batteries in my camera specifically for that reason

Uhmmm...I think Bose is to Kenwood HTIB as Mercedes is to a Skoda.

I don't want to pump up your expectations too much. You will hear somewhat of an improvement with the Axioms .

I had some Polk bookshelves before the Axioms. My initial reaction was that they were not a revelation, but as I listened to more and more material, I realized that I really had been missing a good deal of the sound. I imagine a difference will be readily apparent if you're moving up from an HTIB, but if it doesn't blow you away right off, give it some time and throw a wide range of material at the Axioms.

You have the 80s, right? You really need to A/B the Polks with your Axioms. Then tell me if they are a revelation or not.

From a small Sony Satellite HTIB to my M60s, EP500 & QS8s was a revelation and I can even define it. Biggest thing for me was that I learned to appreciate a lot of music I normally would never have listened to. I call that a revelation of sorts.

man this is killing me purolator says it's on the truck for delivery since 830 this morning!

I know what you mean. I'm waiting for the 400 which will hopefully be here today.

They're HERE!!!!!!!...heavy buggers...so for the delivery question. shipped by purolator yesterday at 1530 at my door at 1130 today...and now i'm exausted up 3 flights of stairs..will post pictures soon

Excellent! I bought my system in 5 steps and all 5 were dealt within a day! Axiom+Puralor are a good combination!