Looking at system purchase and would like to have other speaker comparisons of somewhat equal quality and price.

hi winterpeg,
i'll take a shot-in-the-dark here and guess that you are from Winnipeg, correct? If so, there is a regular board member here by the name of chesseroo that is listed in the audition thread. I'm sure he'd be willing to offer you a listen and you can see for yourself. Speaker preference is very subjective and everyone's ears are different. The best thing you can do is to audition as many different brands/types of speakers as possible. This will give you a good frame of reference when you have an opportunity to listen to some Axioms.

Also additional info would help us help you - listening habits, typical listening volumes, room size, etc.

Although the price is more, I think, as do others on this board, that the B&W 703s sound very similar to the M60s.
Other than that the advice given above is very good.
As far as the QS8s go, I dont think you'll here any surround speaker that compares. They are that good.

The VP150 is a great center, the Qs8's are second to none for surrounds, M80's are great if your receiver can handle a 4ohm speaker, otherwise the M60's rock. The 350 is my first sub, so I can't speak much on this topic, however, many do go with HSU or SVS as they tend to be a bit cheaper for a heck of a great product.

And what the hell am I, Sid?!?

I do have M3s, QS4s and in north Winnipeg (or South Lockport as someone from St. Norbert once said)

Bren R.

Bren you aren't on the list for auditions.If you were I'm sure Sid would have listed your name also.Go add yourself to the list.

oooh he said go add yourself! That messed up!

Indeed i am in Winnipeg, as is Bren although a guy with a day job, night job and i'm not sure how many other jobs, he can be shifty. {j/k}

There are not a whole lot of other companies out there with the same quality and price performance as Axiom. I think a ton of ppl here can attest to the length of time spent searching for alternatives. Maybe Athena, maybe Rockets, maybe some Paradigms, but Axiom is certainly a good buy.

I am available to provide auditions if someone would like to hear our setup. Just send me a private message (PM).

Bren, if you ever have the desire to hear some M60s, they await your charming presence.

Rick got er bang on...I didn't see you in the list so thought it best not to offer up your home of course now that i know, PARTY AT BREN'S!!!!!

I asked Amy a while ago to add me. Guess it never got done, weird.

Bren R.

That's 'cause you spelled her name wrong.