For the twice the price, I would hope they would kill the M22's.

When I first got my axiom's, I was impressed, but wasnt blown away. Then I started listening to other speakers in the price range, and realized how great they are.

No, M22's are not going to "beat" most speakers over twice their price, but it is pretty impressive they are being compared to them.

The only speaker in my opinion that is on par (and I personally think better) in the same price range are Magnepan MMG's at $550. If only I had the room, I would have a 5.1 with these instead.