The M2OW and bookshelf is the best "all around" speaker Axiom makes. It is extremely versatile.

As you may remember, I had a real tough time deciding between my M2OW and the M5OW for living room duty. I am back to the M2 permanently. The M2 just perfectly integrates into any room.

The M2 is a great example of the sonic benefits of a small, solid, minimum driver system.

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