Looks like the deal is done. Making arrangements now to pick up two Outlaw LFM-1 EXes. The Power Sounds look fantastic and the service provided by Tom V. is simply outstanding, but I feel like the deal on the Outlaws (basically two of them for less than the price of a single XV15) is too good to pass up. And I'm pretty confident that if for some reason I'm not happy with them, I can resell them and not lose any money.
Couches are being moved tonight and I'm getting ready to start researching DIY room treatments. My wife was a professional seamstress for a few years so if I can find the right core material, she's very confident that she can cover them.
Once I get the subs installed (and I hope I can get them tuned up properly given my awful room shape and dimensions) and that back wall treated, we'll see how the Paradigms sound.
I've received a metric crap-ton of advice and encouragement from the gang here at AH and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Thank you all.