It appears that your Axioms are all older versions but still OK in their own right. While the improvements & tweaking over the years are not hugely dramatic as far as changing the sound character is concerned, nevertheless their sound has been refined & made more smooth & accurate. I suggest that getting any of the latest V4 models will make you happy.

My twin EP800s are powerful & articulate (musical?) & operate effortlessly. Parts of my house do protest (sometimes annoyingly so) at times during most movies. I'm not much into 'slam nor punch' but my couches vibrate nicely even though I'm on a slab. It is there if you want to dial it in. Most movies I set at -15 to -10 Db Vol & I do not run them hot at all - there is just no need to...

TAM

Last edited by exlabdriver; 01/13/17 08:26 AM.