Skip the M60 and go for the M80, they are much clearer(I just did this). For HT a subwoofer is still a must so the Maggies lack of low end isn't that big of a deal. The M80s I can hear the strings reverberating as well as the pluck on good recordings.

Sounds like you just need to hear some Axioms, so come you guys out in Ontario, speak up and let this future Axiom owner have a listen.

Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70