I had the chance to audition some Paradigms before purchasing my M60s. Paradigm Studios (60, and 100) all V.3 were very comparable to Axioms to my ears. However, I did not like Monitor series. Have you had the chance to listen to those speakers for yourself?

Axiom M60s, QS4s, VP100 Onkyo TX-SR804 Oppo 970HD Rotel RB-1080/RCD-1072 REL Q150E sub, PS 3