SD, welcome. I've put over 10,000 trouble-free hours over the last 3 1/2 years on my EP500, and certainly can recommend it highly. It is a bit pricey, however, and may not share the unbeatable performance/price ratio that the Axiom speakers have in my view.

Canadian prices on equipment are still a bit of an enigma to me, so good luck in putting your budget to use most effectively.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.