Thanks everyone so far!

Based on feedback in this thread, and from the Axiom Audio Expert (Thanks J.C.), I'm leaning toward M3's, VP100, ep350, and 2xQS8's. From the factory outlet this is comfortably in my budget.

I could just fit upgrading the M3's to M22's in my budget.. Are the concepts of forward vs laid back sound something I can start to understand from a description (if so a link would be great), or something I just have to actually hear? Clarity I assume means sounds will be a little more distinct.. easier to pick out individual sounds.

Are the M22's just better than the M3's, or is one targeted more at 2 channel music vs home theater, or do they just sound different?


Gene