Hello mreed,
Note that some generous Axiom owners are willing to open their homes to let you audition Axiom speakers. Go to the Hearing Things forum and look for someone near you who has Axiom models you'd like to hear. Send a private message to the board member who is near you to set up an audition.
Typically, Axiom models are comparable to the more expensive lines from B&W and Paradigm. The M60ti is close to the B&W 703 or the Paradigm Reference Studio 80 or 100. Actually, the M60ti and M80ti are more linear than the Paradigms, with a bit more midrange clarity and free of the Paradigm upper bass hump. I've not heard Wharfedales in years.
Regards,
