jfoxtrot9, hello and yes I did a lot of research before making my mind on the Axioms. Well I gotta give the guys here the big thumbs up cause they really help me a lot and guided me the right way. I hope they don't get tired of me asking questions, sometimes stupid ones. Yes I did order mine and just waiting for it to come in early this week. And as soon as I listen to them I will let you guys know what my impressions would be. The HSU deal was really a good one considering that the manufacturer charges more. I'm sorry to hear that all the ones in your area are sold out. By the way, on the receiver, when I called 6th ave, they tried to sell me the Denon 3803 cause they stop selling the 1400 over the net. Ask the experts here about it and I'm pretty sure that you will get a lot of opinions also. Good luck to you.