Hey Pogue, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have known I had a problem with the tipped up treble because of the pre-production crossover. You're due for another listen post changes. C'mon over. As an example of their customer service they sent me new speakers based on Pogue's comments. Pogue was right on, and the replacements do sound better.

A more common comment about the Rocket's is/was that they could use more treble energy. As a result, the Classic's which I have, have been replaced with the Signatures which add about 1.5-2 db of treble to the mix which most people think sound better.. I haven't heard the Sig's yet, but am happy enough with mine that I didn't send them back for the changes.

I can say I like the Rocket's more than the Swan's I had. It should be noted that I had Diva 5.1's [I did hear 6.1's briefly], and now have the Rocket 750's. A fairer comparison to the 5.1's price wise would be to the Rocket 550's which I haven't heard. I haven't heard the Axiom's but from what I've read, they have more foward presentation, and more treble energy. [note..neither is a bad thing if you like it.]

After all is said and done I recommend the Rocket's to anyone looking for a good bang for the buck speaker backed by exceptional customer service. I do this from personal experience. Since I'm not an audiophile, but more of a value conscious consumer, I feel that unless one has very defined personal tastes in sonic signatures, they can get a system that usually exceeds expectations and has satisfied many with discriminating tastes who did many comparisions before opting for Rocket's. I figure it's good advice to recommend a product that has been so well received by a company who is led by a man that is at the cutting edge in the industry [ie Audio Alchemy, Genesis, Perpetual Technologies etc] and still makes a point to listen to his customers and respond by coming out with new products that answer needs and also are excellent value. And that's why my recommendations may sound like a one note song. If these systems work for people that "really" care, surely they will satisfy most who simply want to set up nice system without dedicating a lot of time to the process. The point is many experienced listeners who did put the time in selected Rockets. And yes, speakers are subjective so no speaker will satisfy everyone. Might they work for you? Good chance if you want price/perfrormance and find them to your liking as many do. Internet direct does deliver.