Thank you all for your input. Putting new holes in the speakers is my last option and undesireable option.

The sanus HF1 stands can take upto 10 pounds so I am ok on the weight. Just have to figure out how to attach the T bracket from axiom to the stand bracket.

Seems from the manuals I will be only able to get one screw(center one) to attach both and am not sure if thats enough for a 9 pound speaker.