Revel, although I haven't heard the St100's, I've always liked Paradigm's sound. As Chess pointed out you won't go wrong with either brand, but $1800 is a huge pill to swallow. Personally I would get the Axiom's, and apply the $1800 to your display / receiver / DVD's, etc.

Or even a better idea - Get a second EP500 and really smooth out the bass response in your room!

Shawn

Epic 80/600 + M3's + M3 Algonquins + M2 Computer + EP125
I think I'm developing an addiction.