Welcome Brandon, first off check and post in the hearing things forum and you may find someone nearby you can get an audition from to hear Axiom's for yourself.

I have found Paradigm and Axioms to be simialr in sound give or take a few differences. I would suggest the M22,s VP100 or VP150, QS8s and an EP350 sub. If you go through the Factory outlet you will save 10% and another 5% for 5 or more items.

How big is your room?

Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70