I too, am a former Bose listener. I went from 201s to the M22s and now have M80s. It was the higher quality sound I got from the QS's and VP150, when I upgraded the surround system, compared the 201s that allowed me to get the Ok from my wife to get better mains, thus the M22s entered my life.
If I could get Studio 100s for the same price as the M80s I would have them as well, love the slightly smoother top end of the 100s compared to the M80s. It is only marginal but I notice it when I get to listen to 100s. You should find the Axioms to be a nearly perfect blend with them
