Have you HEARD an EP800?
I had the good fortune some years ago to demo an EP600 and PB13-ultra in the same room, back to back (at a fellow forum member's home).
It was a very interesting and educational experience. Both companies have doubtless come a long way since then. The differences were very noticeable, and the member elected to keep the Axiom and send the SVS back. The other three of us were not surprised by his decision.
Point being, it's pretty easy to spout manufacturer hyperbole, and to just rely on measurements for subs. My listening experience has been that the DSP and low distortion of the Axiom subs is often overlooked.
