Red, Axiom speakers have an outstanding performance/price ratio and it'd be hard to find something more "worth it". The reason that I suggested you consider the M2s is that the ability of the M22s(which I've had almost five years)with their dual midwoofers to play more loudly probably wouldn't be a factor with a sub in your small room. The M2 is an outstanding small speaker; the SoundStage review and NRC measurements should be of interest if you haven't studied them.

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