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Paradigm v/s PSB

I am considering Paradigm Monitor 9 or PSB image 5T. It is primarily for hometheater and some Jazz and Rock music.

I am new to this audio world. I have heard both of them and I cannot seem to distinguish one from the other. I cannot find both the speakers in the same showroom for side-by-side comparison. Any suggestions please....
rkolluri
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Diva by Swans available online through AV123, that is my favorite entry level speaker, bests Paradigm by a lot, not too famaliar with PSB though. Good luck.
bomarc
501 posts
 
Find a way to get them both home, where you can test and compare in situ, as they say. Some dealers will lend speakers for trial. You might have to plunk down a credit card and buy them both--just make sure you know what the return policies are. I've not heard these models, but it wouldn't surprise me if they sounded similar, especially in different rooms/systems.
georgemartinjr
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I HAVE USED THE PSB. SOME SAY THE PARADIGM GET TIRING TO THE EARS AFTER LONG LISTENING SESSIONS SO I GOT THE PSB WHICH ARE LAYED BACK A BIT, MORE TRANPARENT, BY SPECIFICATIONS SUPPOSE TO HAVE MORE OF A BASE NOTE (BUT DO NOT AT ALL)). THE PARADIGM'S ARE A DARK SOUNDING CABINET WHICH SOME MAY APPRECIATE. I HAVE A SET OF PSB PIANO BLACK MINI STATUS MONITORS WHICH ARE TOO FANCY FOR MY GIRLFRIENDS 150 YEAR OLD COLONIAL; SO I MUST SELL THEM.
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