>>I've narrowed my choice down to either Axioms or Rockets. From what I've read, I'm sure I'll really like both brands, but I'll have to wait until I can audition them in my own house.

Bingo. Note that the Axioms and Rockets do have somewhat different characteristic sounds, so people do tend to have fairly strong preferences for one or the other.

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