I wasn't able to have a really good listening session with the Monitor Audio's, but what I heard, I wasn't terribly impressed with. The bass was very subdued, and the voices were slightly laid back. Not a bad sounding speaker by any means, but I much prefer the mid/high clarity and tight, firm bass of the Axiom M60's.

You should by all means hear some Axiom's before making a final purchase.

Good luck in your hunt - and have fun!