Recommendations : Bookshelf Speakers Paradigm or others (1 Viewer)

[Mark Richter]

I am torn between a few speakers

My Choices are :

Paradigm Titans

Paradigm Monitor 3 or 5

HomeTheaterDirect Level 3 mains

B&W DM303

B&W LM1

These are going to be paired with a Mirage BPS150i subwoofer and is going to be used for an apartment setup for music ( classical, pop, country, and rock) and for small home theater using an Oknyo mini system w/30w per channel in a bedroom.

Thank you all for your help.

I have a budget of $400 to spend.

Post links of other speakers you might know of.

NO BOSE, JBL, INFINITY, or other Mass Market speakers please.

Thank you again

 

[John Garcia]

For TWO or more speakers?

If you only have $400 for new, then I believe both the Monitor 3 and 5 are pushing or out of your range already. The Mini Monitor would be the best choice at an MSRP of $350. I feel the Mini does a better job than the 3 (for music anyway) and the 5 is a bit better than the Mini.

However, most of the speakers you mentioned will not work very well with a low powered amplifier.

 

[Mark Richter]

Prices are for a pair give or take about $50

Since I am in an apartment I cannot use a full fledged receiver I have to make due until I move in 6 months but do not want to change speakers later. I do not really listen at real loud levels. Usually what I would estimate to be about 95db max.

 

[Steve WC]

http://www.axiomaudio.com/

 

[Mark Richter]

Correction 75db sound level NOT 95 like previously stated. Sorry

 

[John Garcia]

The only problem is, an underpowered receiver could much more easily damage speakers that require a fair amount power to drive them. I'd probably go for a pair of Titans which could be used later as rears (that's what I'm using them for) or be traded in for Minis, 3s or 5s later. I believe most Paradigm dealers have the trade-in policy, less than 1 yr old can be traded for some percentage of credit towards higher models.

 

[Terry Flink]

nOrh ceramic 4.0 $400.00/pr.
www.norh.com

 

[Ed_A]

You might want to check out the speaker shootout at:
http://www.cheaphometheater.com/index.asp
The Swan's were very well regarded, and they are right at your price point.
And I'd would agree with John, the Mini's do a great job.
Ed

 

[Rich Malloy]

Axiom M22TiSe, $340 shipped from audioshop. Since yours is an underpowered amp, you should note that these are rated at a 95db efficiency. And I'd love to hear some comments as I'm considering it, too!
A review: http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/a...niam22tise.htm
(IMO looks better in the "Boston Cherry" finish!)

 

[Mark Richter]

Thank you for everyone's opinions.
I went with the Home Theater Direct Level 3 speakers due to the fact that I can try them for 30 days and return them if I do not like them for any reason for a FULL refund including shipping for a first time buyer.
http://store.yahoo.com/htd/index.html
Thank again
- Mark

 

[Mike Veroukis]

If you only have $400 for new, then I believe both the Monitor 3 and 5 are pushing or out of your range already.

The original poster was from Chicago (I believe), so $400US should be enough. I've seen the Monitor 3's here in Winnipeg (Creative Audio is the only place in town that has those in stock) for $425CND, that would be less then $400USD. This s a current figure as I was there just last week. It's a great speaker btw, I'd like to compare it head to head with the Studio40 (which is what I think I might be going for, but it goes for about $1100CND with wood finish).

- Mike