Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?

I can't compare the Nola speakers to the Paradigm speakers, never heard the Paradigms, but the Nola Boxers are remarkably satisfying speakers and one of the best bargains I've ever found in decades of buying and swapping out components.

They replaced a pair of $4K floorstanders in my system from one of the most highly regarded speaker designers around. And, while I might have lost a slight amount of resolution throughout, the Boxers have better bass and are at least as enjoyable to listen to. Mine are the original Boxers, not the Boxer 2. My only interest in a speaker change now is to upgrade to the Boxer 2.

I compared the Ascend Sierra 2 with Paradigm Signature S6 and was frankly shocked at how well the Sierras did.  This is with 250 wpc.  I prefer the midrange of the Sierras, and the highs are a tie, but I can't get the Raal ribbon tweeter to sound harsh.  Amazing speakers.  I sold the Paradigms.

I have owned the Boxer 2's for a little over 2 months now. I can not comment on the Paradigms or the Ascend Sierras. So I will stick to what I know,the Boxer 2's. I have logged easily 150-200 hrs on them since I purchased them used. They image like crazy,have great detail,and some very nice bass. They also have stopped the never ending merry go round of speakers. You are looking at some very nice speakers,and you probably wont go wrong with any of those choices. 

I agree with the last posts as well.  Never heard the Ascends but I am a fan of ribbon tweeters and Raal especially.  I have heard the Boxers with a pair of Rel T5's at Synergistic Researches room at RMAF and it is still in my top 10 best systems ever.  Synergistic Research sets their rooms up well from my experience and the Nola Boxers sounded great there.   Fritz Carbon 7's are nice as well.  Don't disregard them just because they are more square. The veneer finishes are nice and they are well built speakers.  I really liked the Fritz speakers I have heard.

You might want to consider the sound characteristics of your amp and pair them with speakers that will please you and your tastes most...  What are you going after?  I'm thinking that the IDA is very detailed and maybe a little light on the bass; could be wrong about the bass part but I do think its detailed which can come across as bright on some speakers.  Studio 20's are bright on everything though.

If you are going for a more relaxed sound with fuller bass we might change up our suggestions: more efficient floor standing speakers with more bass and possibly highs that are little more laid back..

What are your thoughts on the DeCapos or the Tyler Acoustic Taylo's?  You can get the Tylers for $1k and a nice sub for $500 and you'd have some nice full sound.  

Well, decided to stop the Internet nonsense and actually go and listen to speakers.
  I auditioned a few speakers.
i brought home a pair of Stirling SD-88s 
 they are awesome!!!
A great match for my IDA8.   Just as smooth as the Harbeths but with more Cojones.
Im done.   These are great!