A while ago I bought a pair of Audio Note AX-2 speakers on the used market for $200. A stupidly good price. It doesn't make sense to sell them for what I could get so I figure they are keepers. Well, I could probably double my money on them now that I think about it. Still, I like having them around...not quite the typical box speaker.
I've been meaning to listen to them again. When I do I'll add my thoughts to this thread and compare them to several other speakers. I know I dig them. For the brief time I had them set up they sounded excellent. I've been on a bit of speaker merry-go-round lately as I figure out what I want so I just haven't given them much time. Generally I prefer a larger driver than 6", but in all honesty the AX-2 performed admirably in my relatively small room.
I've heard Audio Note at the Toronto show and I've always been impressed. A big, full, fun sound...felt like a band was in the room.