I really hope you're paying Canadian $, because if you're paying $2000 for that receiver, you're getting ripped off. You can get a good receiver for US$500-800, if you shop around. If you choose to go refurb, so much the better. Also, you can get the Axioms from the factory outlet and save a fair amount.
That system is so far beyond the Bose, it's not even funny. Go listen to some Paradigm Studio series speakers, and then compare those to Bose. That will give you a vaguely accurate comparision of the Axioms and the Bose. Of course, you may well choose to buy the Paradigms, but those are still more expensive. B&Ws of various type, as well as Monitor Audio Silvers are also similar to the M60s.
