The Studio 60's was the only set out of about 10 that I can say was close to the Axioms for the money.
My local dealer was clearing them out for $750 a set.
His sale was running to 12-25 and I couldnt purchase till after the holiday's, he said he would honor the sale after if he had some left. well he had some but wouldnt honor his word, so lucky me I decided to try the Axiom's. Sometimes dishonest dealers turn out for the best!
To me the Axioms have more clarity and better base.
I had also listend to the Monitor 11's for about $1200. Sounded nice but the base was a little lose for me.
My brother is a Bose fan, he has the 701's, he thinks there the greatest thing since sliced bread, when he heard my Mti 60's he said" Not bad for the price!" but he couldnt take the smile off his face the whole time he listend to them for about 3 hrs worth :-)