I think you will find that the 3 speakers in your list will be better than the Axioms and klipsch. NHT's have a very warm pleasing sound and very good bass. I find the B&W's to be more neutral and accurate. The Monitor Audio's have a more neutral sound with excellent mid range and a slightly foward presentation. You cant go wrong with any of those but its a matter of personal preference. What type of music do you like?