Thanks again gonk . I have been hearing really good things about the axiom speaker brand but have never had the chance to demo them myself . I think they are a real stand up company from what I have been able to gather on the web .

Paradigmn though is my first true love . My first spks . were mk3 11se towers . I bought them about about 13 years ago and never looked back . Still have them in mint condition playing on a second system .

Have you test drove the signature line yet . I am lucky enough to work for a dealer who carries the signature line . I must say they are quiet nice as they expand on all the strengths of of the ref. series . I would love to trade in my 100's for a set of sig. 8's .