@helomec,
did you audition the older "XT" or latest "XTi" version? Updates for the XTI version mention no tweeter or crossover changes, but I’m suspect. The woofer surrounds in the new XTi version are noted as upgraded and "stiffer". I’ve heard the older 60XT many times, and own the smaller ML40XT for another setup, and they are not overly bright, fairly neutral in fact. As noted before, found a spike on the response graph between 10k-15khz.
Still kinda wondering if there was a change in material used in the AMT diaphragm or crossover with the new XTI version...no proof, just curious.
I auditioned the older XTs. I noticed the spike in the measurements of one online review, but a spike in that octave is most likely to result in a sense of "air" and atmosphere, not brightness. I do wonder if these AMT drivers might require a break-in period where the binding/matrix material has to undergo micro-cracking, thereby allowing the pleat to relax, not unlike a conventional spider material. Not all AMTs are created equal that's for sure. The ML AMTs are far superior to those used by Golden Ear.