Well, #2 is the major factor in the end...whether it will make a difference.

All joking aside, since Emotiva also has a 30-day return policy and return shipping can't be THAT much, why not try it? Honestly, I think it's the only way you'll know if it adds to your enjoyment or not.

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::