I have to say, I find it amusing when folks want to compare M60/80's to the bookshelfs like M22's or even M3's. Of course there is going to be a difference! Compare a Camero to a Corvette, they are both fast, pretty Chevy's but one IS better. =)
You can always do better, Axiom's are not the very very very best out there, but we all here love them for their value and in many of our opinions the amount better that can be had is not worth the money.
So I say if the M22's fit the budget, and you pair them with a fine sub like a SVS you are very likely to have a very fine setup.
I'm glad you were able to hear my M3's in person pgans, it was a pleasure to share the Axiom love.
