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You could always pick up a BPA 1 and then sell it on Audiogon. You would loose nothing and gain a little cash.

There are a few other threads debating Klipsch vs. Axiom sound quality. Everyone 'hears' differently. Personally and un-appologetically (spelling czars, calm down), I don't think Klipsch makes any speakers that sound very good. I've never heard one, even going all the way up to their flagship lines, that sound like they are worth the cost. Harsh and screechy highs, blubbery/ponderous bass that's as delicate as a grand piano falling off a balcony. Loud, but not pretty. That's my OPINION, and not a fact, please take it as such.

Axiom speakers are accurate and detailed, if nothing else. Shoot a PM to Amie, or check out the auditions thread to see if there's anyone near you offering demos. If you can't hear Axiom's, in my opinion the closest-to-axiom-sound speakers I've heard that are 'commonly' found would be the Vienna Acoustic Mozarts found in Best Buy Magnolia centers. They remind me quite a bit of my m22's, or almost like m80's but with a touch less low-end. They are lovely sounding (and looking!) speakers. While you're there, note that little tag that says $1,750 is for *each*.

Regarding subs...

While I have not heard the EP500/600 nor the EP350, it's been discussed a lot around here. The EP500/600 are commonly accepted to be amazing subs. They are truly excellent for their price, but they aren't cheap. While there's nothing wrong with the EP350, if your budget is for $500-$800 subs, you can get more bang-for-your-buck by going with SVS or HSU. SVS and HSU make some killer subs in that range that are usually regarded to be just a touch 'more awesome' than the EP350.

regarding 'factory direct' purchases.

Does anyone have any pics of what a "slight blemish" is? The customer service rep said there is NO way I would notice these blemishes on my speakers from my couch. I would have to inspect them closely to even notice them. The waiting period is not a huge deal... and saving 10% on a 3k system is great!

You'll find many others reference this as well if you do a search.... but the short version is that very often the purchaser can't find ANY blemishes and sometimes they can find one if they search hard for it (I'm talking up close).

So its a blemish on the fisnish....not like a chiped corner or something like that.

The customer rep I spoke with said that the blemishes are jsut that- a minor defect in the finish. No chipped or peeling corners or panels, or cracks. They are 100% the same sound wise, but a small visual blemish or two may be present...

again he said it would be hard to see unless you were specifically looking for it,

I just hoping for some opinions from someone who has actually purchased through the factory

Many here have ordered from factory outlet...myself included. I couldn't find any blemishes on mine.

ok, so suppose I purchase the axiom epic 60/500 5.1 home theater. What cables am I going to need to hook these guys up to my yamaha 661 receiver?

Just speaker wire along the lins of this....