Paradigm Monitor or Studio?

Both are great value as far as speakers go. However, the studio is definitely worth the extra money. If you like the monitor sound, you will like the studio sound, I can almost guarantee it. Which model are you considering?

I am considering the Monitor 3s because they are ported in the front and I will need to put these in bookshelfs. I am nervous that the rear ported Studio 20 or 40 will not sound good in the bookshelf. Any advice on this? Also, between the Studio 20s and 40s, if I am going to use them for 50% HT/50% music, is there much difference in their sound? I will power them a Denon 3802 and also have Hsu subwoofer. Will I benifit from the exta size and cost of the Studio 40s? My room is 25' x 16'.

I auditioned both the studio 20s and the 40s before I decided on the 40s. In my 2 chanel system the 40s sounded much fuller in soundstage. Don't get me wrong... the 20s were very nice as well, but the 40s fit the bill for me. I found the 40s sounded best at least one foot from the wall, and better at 2 feet, so you have a valid concern for bookshelf mounting (I used mine on stands). Bottom line, your sub will help the 20s and they would be fine, but if the budget allows it, the 40s would be a nice step up. Good luck!