Good speaker system for dollar

I really like NHT for HT, while still being good for music. I used to own the 2.9's for my fronts - very good for HT. Their VT-2.4's should be very good. Very dynamic and relatively easy to drive.

I'm not familiar with the Marantz 6300, so I don't know what it can realistically drive. Paradigms have a great reputation. Another line that you don't mention is Infinity - again, good for dual-purpose, IMO.

Am I reading correctly that you are ready to spend around 5K on speakers for two sets of tower HT speakers? Or does that include a center channel and sub? Are you planning to run it in 5.1 or 6.1?

I think you may get the best sound for your budget with spending some of that budget on an even higher end receiver or seperates. I know you don't want to hear that since I can tell from the 6300 designation that you just bought it. This doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the receiver. Just, that the speakers you have in mind aren't going to reach their full potential without a better source. Can you still return it? Does your dealer have an upgrade policy?

What is rest of your equipment? The size of your room? I'm sure with a little more info the knowledgable folks around here can get you pointed in the right direction for sound you will love.

Look at psb Stratus Goldi's. Very musical with excellent authoritive bass for HT.