The $300.00 to $350.00 bookshelf market is tough, there are many good competitors. You have the Ascend 170's, the Axiom m3's, and the Paradigm mini monitors just to name a few.
I am actually in a quandary with my m3's as im not sure if I prefer the mini monitors or ascends to them. The all sound great in their own way, my only beef with the m3’s is it is light for my taste in the midrange. If you read the reviews at audioreview.com you will see they are all favored speakers and highly regarded.
Perhaps its best to say you cant go wrong with any of the lot, but again its “YOUR EARS” that decide. If you can swing it, audition all you can in your home and go from there.
