Hi Larry

I haven't heard either i.e. Bose Acoustimass 5's nor the Axiom components that you have selected but having moved from Bose 301's to Axiom M22's made the sound a HUGE BIT better. I too wasn't swept off my feet but I was very pleased on Day 1 itself.

Now I have to wait 3-4 weeks for my M60's to arrive in Hong Kong.

Good luck.