Thanks for the advice. I'll have a look and see if everything is set up OK on my amp. It's true that the Axioms probably have a longer excursion than the B&W's. I just thought that the looseness of the cones is what prevents it from having that extra punch in the bass...well this is what I've heard.

Overall, I'm happy with the M3's but maybe I should have a listen to the Paradigm's and if they what I'm looking for, I'll order the M60's and use the M3's as surrounds, seen that you say I'll get a fair impression of what the M60's sound like.

Thanks