smile Yeah...I've written extensively about the differences between M3 and M50 vs. all the other Axioms on these boards. The M3 and M50 are of different tonal character than all the rest but they offer similar imaging and soundstage. I love the M50 compared to the M3 because it's very linear. No bass boom.

Both are very nice for mellow listening but cannot reveal the level of detail the other Axioms do. That's the difference between a dedicated mid-woofer driver and a woofer that doubles as a mid-woofer.

I'd be curious to know your thoughts if you ever do get the M5s.

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated