Here's a quick update:
Tried the PEACE equalizer program. I was able to boost the bass a little, and was enjoying that sound when I realized what my real problem was - the speakers were way lower than the horizontal plane of my ears. I put them on 6" boxes and proceeded to freak out at how good the sound was. It reminded me of the first time I heard my M60s. The bass is there, I don't need the EQ now at all. There's amazing sound staging and clarity. I'm blown away.
I did hear back from Debbie and Axiom will let me try the M2s and M3s side by side, so I will post again in a few weeks after I try them both out.
