sfraser;642488 Wrote: > Paradigm Model 20' (original ones) are a great speaker, well built great > imaging etc. I bought a set way back for my sister. Only complaint, was > the tweeter could be a little shrill. I currently have PSB's (stratus > Goldi) and they are great too. I also use PMC TB1's which are > astounding little box's if not a little expensive, but if space is an > issue check out the TB1's You should be able to pick up a used pair for > in and around $500-600. > > > cheers, and have fun!
The Studio 20s definitely run a bit hot on the high end. Not for everyone, but definitely works for me. The PMCs have always interested me, I've read several reviews suggesting the transmission line design might not be the best option when placing speakers so close to room boundaries. The active v. passive discussion is interesting - but frustrates me in that are the active market is so limited to date. I agree that the companies have to do a better job of committing to and selling active technology. If Paradigm gave up on it after a year or two it doesn't bode well for smaller firms. Regarding my original question to the group - there seems to be little support for the 1996 to 2011 entry level monitor upgrade. Given that I'm not willing to make the aesthetic changes to accommodate a larger monitor or a floorstander or spend considerably more to put a higher end speaker in a compromised location - I think I may hold off a bit longer. A new, dedicated listening room would be nice... -- esbrewer Server: 2.4GHz Intel iMac w/ MacOS 10.6.5, SBS 7.5.2 Sources: SB Touch, NAD C542, NAD T515 Amplification: NAD C720BEE Loudspeakers: Paradigm Studio 20 (v.1), SVS SB-12 Plus Headphones: Grado SR60, Etymotic ER4P http://www.last.fm/user/esbrewer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ esbrewer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88582 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
