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Speakers to compare to Paradigm Studio 100 V.3

I am getting ready to build a stereo/surround system and I really like the sound of the Paradigm studio 100's. I would be getting the full set (5 speakers + 15" servo sub... the recommended system on the paradigm website). Are there some other brands i should consider at this same price point ($5500 - for the set of 5 and the sub)? The speakers will be used as 2 channel stereo the majority of the time, with surround being not as important. Power comes from a Denon 3803 for now until i can add an adcom or rotel 2 channel for the 100's.
jamesboutcher3c71
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I have always liked PSB and Paradigm speakers for what they are..very good at every price level in their respective lines. That said, I have always found the Vmps line of speakers to be better at every price level in their line than the PSB's or Paradigm's. I would try to check into these also if I were you.

Dave
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
I will have to agree with most posters.There are things about the Paradigms 100 v3s I like. But the sound is a little boxy on the low end.I would look into and all Magnepan setup and find a nice sub or two with tight low end bass.They have a new line out that looks pretty good! It won't break the bank all while giving you sound that speaks volumes for musicality.
cmpromo
64 posts
 
Paradigm speakers are a good value and a good all around speaker. When I owned them I never found the bass "boxy". The only thing was. they always sounded like two speakers. I never knew what precise stereo imaging and soundstaging was until I stepped up. You can get a better speaker used for about what you'll pay for these new. I liked the vandersteen suggestion and the vienna acoustics line really impressed me as well. If you have a big room I would look at Dunlavy.
flemke
596 posts
 
I agree with Cmpromo 100%
Well put.

Tim
jdaniel18ee
88 posts
 
I agree with the idea of Vandersteen 3a Sigs. I have the Vandy's at home, but have spent a substantial amount of time listening to the Paradigms at the store while auditioning CD players recently. I'm not going to beat around the bush: the Vandys are clearly better.
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