Those Paradigms sound like my old Boses. smile

The midrange clarity with the addition of the mid-woofer is startling when compared to say the M3 or the M50. It would be most interesting to hear your thoughts of the M3 or M50 alongside the M60 or M5. From a fidelity/accuracy stand-point, the M3 and M50 are miles away from the M5 and the M60. However, I find I can relax better with the M3 and M50.

For hip hop and LFE, you need at least one sub no matter what passive Axiom you might have.

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated