You might want to consider purchasing new from Marc at audioshop. I was able to get perfect speakers at the same price as the FO speakers directly from Axiom. (2M60's and a VP150 for $1023 delivered). However, there is nothing wrong with the FO speakers, but why pay for a small blemish?

I agree with Cheese about the bass. Get a 5.0 system with M60's, and then determine how much more bass you need. It may help you decide how low and loud you want to go.