Rave reviews led me to axiom initially. I took a trip to Kansas city for a weekend away and arranged for an audition at a forum members house. After hearing the m80s and qs8's I knew I had to have them. I have owned m80s, vp150, qs8s, and ep500 for nearly 4 years. After 4 years i am about to make my next axiom purchase. I am purchasing a vp180 sometime this week or next.