Quote Originally Posted by topspeed
As others have noted, the difference most certainly won't be night and day. Hey, they are simply both excellent speakers and only your ears will be able to determine if the price difference is worth it or not. A less subjective difference that may or may not affect your decision is that the B&W is available in 4 different solid wood veneers, not a vinyl wrap like the Paradigm. If you have WAF issues, this could worth considering.

You mention you like classical so why not look into so 'stats or planars like Maggie's or Apogee's? These things love unamplified music and they are certainly worth a listen don't you think?
I actually own Maggies my friend. While I do like the way they do certain things I believe that they don't disappear very well. The bass is usually boosted and the highs recessed. I've heard some box speakers that sound really amazing and would just like to stay with those. I love the finish of the 705's for sure. The studio 20's eh well I have to listen to em and decide. Thanks for your input