Oh yes - just recently. And I see the obvious connection. Let's just say that I did my complete Due Diligence, and I 'subscribe' to the Consumer Reports method of unbiased reviews (read, no advertising contracts whatsoever). All that said (and the last I'll say on the subject, as I really don't do forums - I'm just a 'get the facts and move' kinda guy), the data I've reviewed show that (most) Axiom stereo speakers are indeed an excellent value.