I agree with you 100% in the belief that it is the cleats. My LBS actually replaced the cleats and I still had problems. It's probably me but I'm tired of feeling anxious everytime I need to clip out.
So I decided to give Look pedals a try and love them. From the first day I have never had problems clipping out! The platform also feels great and I feel more stable on them. Anyone need a pair of Speedplays!?
Thanks for everyones help and suggestions, love this forum!