The Paradigms are nice speakers but I finally went with Axioms www.axiomaudio.com . Check out the reviews at the web site.
This is the third post of mine that has a recomendation for Axioms, I hope people don't think I am working for the company.
I just bought a Pioneer that has Progressive out, but haven't recieved it yet so I can't say how good it is. Try www.epinions.com for some feedback on specific models.
I agree, for movies DefTech makes some great speakers, very spacious sounding, you feel enveloped in the sound. I also have Axiom speakers ( www.axiomaudio.com ) that are an incredible value. They are more detailed and accurate but the sound is nowhere near as immersive.
I would highly recomend the speakers from axiom audio(axiomaudio.com). They are an established canadian speaker company that sells ourageously good speakers for less than the mass market crap found at cicuit city. Their Epic Master Home Theater System sells for $1100 and includes the M3, one of...
I agree with the above post, spend your money only on quality components. It is better to have good stereo rather than mediocre 5.1 surround. I recently bought some Axiom speakers from www.axiomaudio.com and they are great. Great bang for the buck. I liked the M3tis ($275 a pair) almost as...
They are good, but if you are purchasing a large TV, have the delivery guy wait while you check to see if it is working. I didn't and had to wait for them to pick up a broken unit and deliver a new one. I have bough a few things there and would do so again.