The AX2s are actually considered to be bookshelves, although they are really too big for that in most cases. They are also too small to be floorstanding towers & require stands; however, given their 250 Watt power handling capability & 8" woofer, electrically they are probably in the tower class.
Since the AX2s roll off at 40Hz, the F1000 Servo (FR 20-85 Hz+/- 3dB; less than 1% Distortion 25Hz @ 104dB) nicely fills in the lower end for a very pleasing, accurate sound. Of the towers that I've auditioned locally (nothing really exotic) under less than ideal store conditions have not impressed me as much as my vintage setup does. They just don't have quite the bottom end that a good sub can provide.
Perhaps the F1000 will go for another 10 years & I won't have to worry about it, ha!!
Tom
Comox, BC
