paradigm persona is definitely not going to be better than monitor audio Platinum unless you like a bright very forward sound and don't want to listen for very long cuz up brightness will definitely fatigue your ears. The platinum's are very neutral and natural-sounding like instrument sound in real life. The personas are just not very good speakers especially for how much they're charging the platinum's are less and they're much better performing in every area.
Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II
I've been auditioning speakers in the $15,000 range and am almost ready to decide. My short list right now is the KEF Reference 3 and the Monitor Audio PL300II. I'm planning to hear the Paradigm Persona 3f this weekend. I've also heard speakers from B and W, Wilson, Wilson Benesch and Proac but none made the final cut. I really expected to be blown away by the Proacs and, while they were very good, I prefer the KEF and Monitor Audio. Unless the Paradigm is even better, it will be a tough call. They both seem to have great imaging and soundstage, reasonable bass and pretty life like presentations. We all know how hard it is to compare and contrast speakers, especially when there's a large time gap between listening sessions. The Monitor Audio dealer has offered to bring them to my house, set them up and let me live with them for a week at no cost. Sounds like a great offer but I don't want to accept if I'm leaning more towards the KEFs. Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
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