Def Tech promonitor100's vs. Paradigm minimonitors, opinions/suggestions? (1 Viewer)

[jeff lam]

Two systems, same price. which to go with for the front soundstage? Definitive Technology Promonitor100's w/procenter C2(larger/better matching center), or Paradigm MiniMonitors w/CC-370 center?
Receiver:Yamaha RX-V620 100Wx5
70% HT, 30% Music
I know speaker sound is subjective, but I like both and haven't been able to A/B compare them. No dealer around here carries both anymore.
Which would you get?

 

[Bob_A]

I have found Yamaha to be an excellent match with Def Tech...I think you will be satisfied with this combination.

 

[Sania M]

That's a very tough decision. For small speaker systems I was very impressed w/ both of them. You have to figure a way to test them sibe by side. Try borowing a pair of the Paradigm minimonitors and A/B them. That would be the best option.

 

[jeff lam]

Anyone else have any oppinions/comparisons between these two set-ups?

 

[Holadem]

If it helps any the mini's (and Paradigm in general) are more popular in the audio/HT community. If I couldn't audition them, I would go with that as a last resort.
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Holadem

 

[Hubert]

I don't know which is more popular. Impossible to say. DT sells a ton of speakers. So they're very popular. But both are very good. By what sounds best to you after carefully listening to each.
[Edited last by Hubert on November 14, 2001 at 12:07 PM]

 

[Jo_M]

I used to have the DefTech's, C2 center (which I loved) and the Pro200's up front. The pro100's just weren't enough for front speakers, the 200's are very nice.

 

[Bob_A]

I agree...if you can go with the 200's do it.

 

[jeff lam]

The 200's are not an option. It's either the mini's/CC370 or promonitor100's W/C2 center.

 

[Bob_A]

Oh ok. I suspect that the Def Tech will match better with the Yamaha...go with your gut instinct Jeff. Good luck!

 

[Sania M]

I preferred the 100's. I thought the sound was significantly tighter and clearer. The low-end can be filled in w/ a sub later. It takes a while to get over the must have large front speakers mentality. I still don't think I'm over it.