I recently sold a pair of Paradigm 9SE's that are very similar to Monitor 9's along with a CC370 center channel. I replaced these with M3ti's for the fronts and the VP100 center channel after auditioning them in my home for a couple of weeks. I realize you may really like your Monitor 9's, but I feel that the Axiom speakers have much better transparency and detail compared to most Paradigm speakers. I also listened to the Studio 20's and 60's and I feel that the M3ti's are more musical in every way except deep bass. I was a diehard Paradigm guy until I listened to the Axioms. I have an M & K powered sub so the low frequency extension was not a problem. I still have Paradigm rears that match up fairly well with the Axiom fronts and center. Because of my room configuration, I used Monitor inwall speakers. I would also say that I agree with doreytp to use matched fronts and centers for home theater and multi channel music as everything is much smoother that way.
