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B&W 7NT vs. Paradigm reference 80 for plinius mkII

I am building a simple low budget (its all relative I guess)system. I listen to mostly rock (radiohead, coldplay, dave matthews, david gray), acoutstic (greg brown, chris smithers), and occasional dance (moby).

Which speaker would be better. I am also considering getting a sub if need be.

Please help and tell me what your expereince is with either these two speakers.

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brookwood
7 posts
 
I think you would enjoy the Paradigm more than the B&W. If you listened to jazz and clasical then I would go with the B&W. They are both excellent speakers. I have also heard some good things about about Monitor.

I wish you success.
cosmic_void
142 posts
 
I bought the Studio 100's after comparing them to (among others) the B&W's. I preferred the Paradigms especially for the bass. Paradigms are also great for Jazz but not as good as say Maggies for classical. Take a couple of your favourite CDs and go auditioning and don't be in a hurry. I think acoustic guitar on the 80's will surprise you.
aball
2,018 posts
 
I third the above. I chose Paradigm 100.2 over B&W N804. The Paradigm Reference are smoother and more musical. I have listened to the entire Paradigm Reference line back-to-back and find them all excellent. I talked a friend of mine into getting the 80s and he thanks me for it constantly. For the price, the Paradigm Reference series are amazing speakers. Arthur
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