The local electronic shop I deal with, was going to allow me to bring some Studio 100's home to compare with my M80's (when I originally purchased them).
Oh really, you should have taken them up on that offer. I would have been very interested in a direct comparison between the M80's and the Studio 100's. In my opinion (and I've never heard a single Paradigm speaker mind you) they are most likely on par with the M80's, and I was very attracted to them. They are a sexy looking speaker. However Axiom had a better 'package' going, and this is why I ended up with an Epic 80/800 home theater instead of some Studio 100's up front complimented with some other center, bass and surround speakers.
Oh and I must say, I couldn't be happier that I did!