Let me 3rd that motion. All of of the above statements are pretty much right for practical purposes.I've SOLD BOTH, and have done extensive listening...the B&W 601's and above SMOKE the Paradigm similar stuff!..no contest
However, you may want to strongly check out the new Energy C3's that just came out. I heard them a couple of times briefly, and was mondo impressed! I can't comment on the bass as of yet, as they were stuck against the wall both times I heard em. But EVERYTHING else was just top calibur for the money!($499 retail). Heck, even the little C1's at $299/pr) sounded really good!..yet less bass overall.
Anyway, good luck
However, you may want to strongly check out the new Energy C3's that just came out. I heard them a couple of times briefly, and was mondo impressed! I can't comment on the bass as of yet, as they were stuck against the wall both times I heard em. But EVERYTHING else was just top calibur for the money!($499 retail). Heck, even the little C1's at $299/pr) sounded really good!..yet less bass overall.
Anyway, good luck