I have not heard the 70p, but I did compare the Monitor 70 to the Paradigm Legend and others. I just hooked up my Legends (obviously the ones I chose) and they sound even better in my house than they did at the store. They list for about $900, but you can get them for less. I think they sound better than any other pair of speakers under $1500, even ones without built in subs. If you like Paradigm and want a small, powered sub tower I would check out the Legends, especially if you are using them in a home theater setup.
-Gergg