Thanks Jason. Both very good suggestions. I think I might post an audition request. I did see a few proud owners in my area. Also, strickly by the numbers/specs, it looks like Axiom wins, but I guess it all really boils down to what I think sounds better.

Aperion's 30-day audition period includes free return shipping too, so what I'm thinking I may do is go ahead and order the Aperions, listen to them for a little while and then go take a listen to one of the local Axiom owners and see which one I like better. If I like the Axioms better, I'll send the Aperions back free of charge.