I'm moving my Axiom setup (M22s, QS-8s, VP-50, Ep-175) to my future living room in my future apartment. This leaves me music-less for my bedroom.

I've picked up some used Paradigm Atoms for $150 CDN shipped. They retail for $250 CDN + Tax.
This makes them cheaper than even the M2s which are $340 CDN.

How do they compare to the Axiom line?

Check out the 2001 archives of GoodSound and Soundstage at audiovideoreviews.com for professional reviews adressing that exact question.

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/paradigm_atom.htm

http://www.stereophile.com/loudspeakerreviews/664/