oh yea, my other option was Klipsch RB51/RC52/RS42. Please provide your own experience.

Aperion - $1630 w/ HSU sub
Klipsch - $1500 w/ HSU sub
Axiom Epic Midi - $1500 w/ HSU sub

I am willing to spend up to $500.00 for the front L/R if I can find one that is less than 12.5 inches in height. (bookshelf constraint).

Thank you,
Joseph