someone must have had them set up terribly then, the HEX are the nicest speakers Ive ever heard, If only I could afford them, Ive never heard anyone who has ever heard them say anything bad about them except that they are expensive. I also like the M6 series componets, but I think the HEX is the best made.I would take a set of classic CDTs for $150 over Hex any day of the week. I've heard both side by side, and the hex are for those who like their ears to bleed. Very very harsh speakers.