Congrats on your purchase! It's always great to find exactly what you're looking for. The Paradigm Signature S8's gave me the same warm fuzzy feeling you described for your Wharfdale's. More than I really wanted to spend, but worth every dollar (to me). I listened to a pair of B&W 802 D's this week, and I still prefer my S8's. Don't get me wrong, the 802's are amazing and they do a number of things better than my 8's, but they aren't the sound I prefer. Enjoy!