Welcome to the board.
Your not out of line asking about comparisons and for advice regarding choices. That is a big part of what this board is about. You will also find many members that own Axiom, and some who own other speakers - myself included.
I think that in terms of sound quality, the Axiom models you mention will outperform the Paradigm models. I spend many hours listening to different equipment, and can honestly say that I find the Paradigms lacking - for my tastes. It is difficult to make the leap of faith to choose without listening, and you may find someone in your area that will audition their Axioms for you. Check the thread dedicated to that in the General forum.
