That is one thing I found as well, back when I was looking at speakers I was pretty close to getting the 703's. Two things changed my mind, one being the price difference, and the other being the sound of the Axioms, I never sent them back..

M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85