Howdy all....

As Nert pointed out...I will be testing the Axiom M80's against the Onix Rocket RS750's tonight. Just from hooking them and breifly listening to some TV and SACD (very briefly mind you)....all that you hear about the differences between these speakers is true. The Axioms are a lot brighter than the Rockets. However, the increased amount of treble in the Axioms provides for a lot of detail that you can't miss (kind of in your face type detail). The Rockets are much warmer, but are dominated by the midrange, as the treble dominates the Axioms. I had also read, and concur after last night, that the Rockets require more power. The Axioms gets bright pretty quick...the Rockets take a little more power (difference between the Axioms being 4 ohms and the Rockets being 6 ohms). Now, that being said...my buddy Nert hasn't yet heard what I heard....when you crank the volume on these speakers the Axioms get to ear bleeding levels...while the Rockets seem to get richer. It almost sounded like I hit a point on the volume control where the Rockets got just what they were looking for, and opened up incredibly. The midrange didn't dominate anymore, and the imaging was incredible. I can't wait to actually get the 950 calibrated for them and see how they sound (it's still calibrated for the Axioms right now...since we will start with those speakers tonight).

Please keep in mind that this was just a few hours of total listening (with the Rockets). They aren't nearly broke-in, nor am I any sort of expert in the audio field. I am purely going by my ear. I know that Lomb7 has a pair of each as well (M60's and RS750's). I think he can tell you the same...he actually posted a lengthy comparison in the "My system Saloon" I believe. I will try to give you all the final verdict on Monday.

Thanks all...