I'm interested in Axioms and trying to figure out which system would be right for my space, budget, uses etc.

The room is sort of tricky to assess because it's an open kitchen, dining area, living area (loft style apt. in NYC) with high ceilings (12'), and that whole area is pretty big (38x18x12) BUT, the real listening area for the system is just the living area, which is about 1/2 that whole space, and the speakers will all be focused around this smaller part of the overall space.

I listen primarily to Jazz, some classical and some pop and movie-wise, don;t feel the need for earth rattling bass.

So, M60s or M80s for mains? EP350 is fine? or is $1100 for EP500 really worth it?

Help! Thanks.