HTIB are small crappy cube speakers with a cheap receiver you buy from places like Best Buy, American Electronics, Walmart, etc.
Axiom makes audiophile grade speakers that can be purchased individually or as a package, either way they are the same great speakers.
I would say Axioms are better than Klipsch, uness you like the bright Horn sound from Klipsch. In regards to Paradigm they would be most similar to the "Studio" line. Or, if your familiar with B&W, the 60's and 80's are like the 703's or better.
