I've heard a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v3, and must say I was very disapointed. That's supposed to be their top of the line speaker. Personally I prefer my M60's by a long shot.

As you can tell from the answers you've received, it's a personal choice. It depends on your own ears and what you and nobody else likes.

Is there no Axiom owner any where near you that can give you a demo?