Keep in mind Hsu and SVS are pretty much solely in the sub business, so they can make great products at a better price. That is not to say the Axioms subs are not good, they are very nice subs. I love my ep500, and soon to be ep600.

M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85