Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?

I have a Nuprime IDA8 integrated for my amp ... 100w/ch into 8ohms ... SS.
I can crank the Studio20s pretty loud but they get harsh at high levels.  I'm looking for a bookshelf spkr with more bass and more refined mids/highs.

Im considering the Boxer-2, KEF300, Ascend Sierra-2, Dynaudio.
The problem is I have a hard time finding any to audition in my area (NH).

at first I was looking into towers but I've decided to stick with bookshelf.

Rob

Also, Philharmonicas.

Now I remember!  I just bought a Peachtree 220se; am loving it!  I was considering a Nuprime IDA8 as well and in all honesty, I think I will eventually still buy an IDA8 for a second system.  Looks like a great little piece but some reviewers said it runs out of steam at high volumes.  I say just pair it with some subs and your good!  

I prefer running monitors and subs over floorstanding speakers because you can dial the system in more that way.  Hopefully this doesn't start a huge disagreement but oh well!

I havent found a pair of bookshelf speakers that play really deep bass so you might want to consider filling in the bottom end with 2 subs, 1 to start and a matching 1 later.  

If I were in your shoes, I would try to swing those DeCapo Reference 3A Dulcets here on Agon right now.  You will need a sub but I think these will provide the best mids and highs and if you're going to use a sub later anyhow...

I would also look at Dynaudio Focus 140,  Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference, Kef LS50.

I would say that the Nola's are better than the Studio 20's but not better than the Signature 2's.  I really like beryllium tweeters so I loved my Signature 2's and would also probably like the DeCapos also.

Check out the DeCapos and the Tylers!  IF

I will chime in on the de Capo's, great speakers more bass than you can believe from stand mount speakers  8.25in woofer with a tweeter no crossover  92db

I use this with a 4wpc Decware Mini Torii and get loud enough in a 12 x 20 room, not neighbors complaining loud but not bad

My Studio-20s are a bit on the bright side.  Sometimes that is nice, sometimes not so nice.
While I've been resisting, I may break down and get a sub someday ... not right now.