Of the speakers you auditioned, what did you like or not like?
There are some posts here that directly compare Axioms to some models (Paradigm and B&W are fairly common). Different people prefer different things, so there really is no substitute for YOU listening in YOUR environment. I have read some people prefer the B&W or Paradigms, and a very few have liked particular Polk models, but I do not recall ANYBODY preferring JBL, Infinity or Klipsch to Axiom.
I am personally very satisfied with the quality and value of Axiom speakers. Peruse the forums a bit and see if you can glean anything that speaks to you directly.
