Dual Apple (metal) 20-inch monitors different colours... why?

Hi,
I have 2x 20 inch monitors. One I bought 9 months ago and the other just recently. I have them both set-up using the same ICC calibration profile (the factory default).
My problem is that the newer monitor has more vivid colours. Shouldn't they both be the same if they are using the same ICC profile and are both less than a year old?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Colin Leask

I have the same exact challenge withthe same 2 2oinch displays..
one seems a bit darker than the other. I to purchased them about 6 to 9 month apart. I have set up individual profiles but the one of them seems darker than the other.
I'm wondering if it would have anything to do with the fact that one is connected to the G5 via DVI and the other is using the DVI to VGA converted..
thoughts anyone?

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