I have recently auditioned Paradigm Studio 20s and love their sound, both musically and for HT. The Studio CC is a nice match. However, they are expensive, don't like their dipoles for rears, and they require tons of power; i.e. seperates. A two channel amp can be added but an expense nonetheless.

Has anyone compared Paradigm, Monitor or Studio series, with relative Axioms?

I am either going to try the QS8's with Studio 20, CC, and PW2200 or still go ahead with the Axioms as initially gestured. I am still a little skeptical about the "brightness" of the M22's or the increasing cost and dilema of deciding on 40, 50, or 60's. I have also heard good and bad regarding the VP150 and the TMMMT configuration and proper diffusion.

Ahhhhhhhh...help! Much appreciated!!