I think you'll find it's the OB1i's that have a warmer midrange. The Fact 8's are a much leaner sounding speaker due to their smaller drive units. A pat on the back to PMC for what they've achieved with the Fact 8's, but you do pay for the 'lifestyle' aspect a bit - you'll find other more conventional looking loudspeakers will provide more for less, especially the OB1i's.