Foghorn - Thanks for the advice. I already own an axiom system with M22ti, VP100, QS4 and HSU vtf2. I am thrilled with the combination. I might order the axioms and HTD's at the same time and do a side by side comparison as you suggest.

Bridgman - This is for music only so 2.0 or 2.1 was the plan all along. I was thinking about the M2's as well because they are reviewed as having better midrange and vocal characteristics. I listen to a lot of jazz so this is of interest to me.

I may put the system together without the sub at first and see how it sounds. Then I can save up and get a sub later. A lot of the listening will be near field while working on the computer. I'm not a real bass freak with music anyway. The whole idea of this is to get the best sound without paying a lot of money. But I know that the speakers are a very important part of the mix.

Speaking of subs, does anybody have experience with the DAYTON 10" 100 Watt Powered Subwoofer that partsexpress sells?