Are the Paradigm Founder Series really, really good speakers?


I'm considering them as a replacement for my beloved Phase Technology PC 3.5's. I'm looking at the 80f or the 100f. 

I've listened to them but can't help but think that they sound really good but do they really sound good or just different than what I'm used to even though I'm very happy with them but feel like I want something new/different. 
todd1010

@dep14 . Thank you for your input. I am auditioning the 100 and 120 this week. I have at my disposal my beloved 4B Bryston and should I crave even more power I also have 2 Hypex Ncore500 mono blocks that I could use in a Bi amp configuration to pick up the low end on the 100fs. Alternatively I could keep the D class amps to power my whole home in ceiling speakers and keep the Bryston to use exclusively for use with either the 100Fs or the 120Hs. I will be auditioning a pair of Focal Kanta 2 as well although I have been hearing less favourable reviews  lately. Cheers

 

@mdhowes 

The demo is relatively worthless if they haven't properly EQ'd the woofers.  Without it, you will hear prodigious bass out put with the 120's, but just know that the EQ works really well.

 

While the woofers look the same, I believe the 120H woofers are larger also.

if my system was 2 channel only these days, I would probably play around with integrated amps to slightly shape the mids and highs that way.  That said, using a Paradigm A31 and they sound great.

@todd1010 

If you like the sound but want more bottom end support, moving up to the 100F would be a good idea if the additional cost is worth it to “you”.  Simpler and probably cheaper than adding subs.