Looking to upgrade from my Paradigm Atom L/R and CC-170 center channel speakers. I will be keeping the Paradigm bipole/dipole surrounds and my DIY subwoofer. I have been enamored by the sound of the B&W CM5 speakers with the matching center channel, having eliminated the Paradigm Studio 20 when comparing the two at one of my local HT shops. The Paradigm sounded less natural to me, especially for female vocal reproduction.
Considering my preference for the sound of the B&W, are there any bookshelf speakers, including a matching center channel, besides the B&W CM5, that are worth a listen? My price range is up to $2,500. Has anyone demo'ed the Aperion bookshelf speakers, for example? I will not consider floorstanders as I would like to stay in the good graces of my lovely bride.
I have until at least fall 2013 to make this decision as this will be a present to myself for graduating law school, taking the bar exam and (hopefully) landing a decent attorney position. Appreciate the input.
Oh, in case it matters, my associated equipment is a Marantz SR-7007 and an Oppo BDP-93. I am only planning to run a 5.1 system, the Marantz allows for bi-amping to the front L/R of the 2 channels of unused surround, and I do not plan to have a second zone. So, feel free to recommend any power hungry speakers, too.
Considering my preference for the sound of the B&W, are there any bookshelf speakers, including a matching center channel, besides the B&W CM5, that are worth a listen? My price range is up to $2,500. Has anyone demo'ed the Aperion bookshelf speakers, for example? I will not consider floorstanders as I would like to stay in the good graces of my lovely bride.
I have until at least fall 2013 to make this decision as this will be a present to myself for graduating law school, taking the bar exam and (hopefully) landing a decent attorney position. Appreciate the input.
Oh, in case it matters, my associated equipment is a Marantz SR-7007 and an Oppo BDP-93. I am only planning to run a 5.1 system, the Marantz allows for bi-amping to the front L/R of the 2 channels of unused surround, and I do not plan to have a second zone. So, feel free to recommend any power hungry speakers, too.
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