I don't know if I would say the B&W is a WAY better speaker than the M3 without adding "in my opinion".

An M3 (slightly) bested a B&W in blind listening tests at the Axiom get together last year.

It could be argued that the majority of listeners, being Axiom owners, have a preference for that particular sound, but I disagree with the B&Ws being "way" better.

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::