Charlie
I do have a 175w powered sub, so the all spkr. setting on the 1050 are set to small, with crossover is set to 100 Hz. That wouldn't be the problem. I called Axiom and they actually have a 1050 in their shop and are going to try to re-create my problem. They had a lot of nice things to say 'bout the 1050 though.

You mentioned you get into clipping in the 70-75 range. Can you describe what clipping sounds like? I'm just trying to see if the cracking on the highs I hear is the same thing. Thx again.

Since I'm getting some indications that the volume I'm experiencing these problems at is very lound, perhaps the cheapest solution might be to get my ears cleaned out - lol. Honestly, though I'm almost at the point of contentment. Just need that little extra bit of vol.

I'll let everyone know what Axiom's tests show. They really have GREAT support as the gentleman I spoke with, Joe, actually seems to know what the heck he's talkin' about and then some.