Axiom M80's
Pros: Exceptional value, very clear and detailed sound at all volumes.
Cons: You may need/want to power them with a separate amp.
They sound very nice, with a clarity and realism I've never heard before. For $1500 they are a great deal. At first I did find the highs to be very present?, there was a lot more from these than I'd heard form my previous speakers. After a few hours (about 20) play time the highs blended very nicely and were no longer drawing my attention away from the music. The realism/clarity still amazes me, I hadn't realized how much I had been missing before. I find myself appreciating a lot more music now. With typical/average recordings and downloaded music the sound very nice. With good quality recordings they amaze. There are a few songs that I can no longer listen to, like listening to an old...
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