Welcome tigger!
First let me point out that there is no need to double post. We tend to read every post.
Your Axiom choices sound good. If you have the funds or can use the outlet for the discount maybe an EP500 sub instead of the 350.
Axiom sells on line so you get a great speaker with quality components without the middle man.
Search for forums for the speakers you mentioned and you will find post comparing them to Axioms.
By all means look in the Hearing Things section for a user near you for an audition, but the best audition is in you home with the 30 day guarantee.
