Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers

2007-03-29 Thread LikeButtah
Yeah, I think that's the way I'm leaning right now. I do really like BW, especially their 600 series in terms of quality/price. But I think for the tastes of my buddy, and at that price point the paradigms will be a better fit. Anyway, thanks for the help guys! -- LikeButtah *2-Channel:* SB3

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers

2007-03-28 Thread empty99
If both are similarly priced. I tend to think of Paradigm speakers as overachievers: cheaper than BW yet sounds almost as good, if you know what I mean ;^) -- empty99 empty99's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers

2007-03-27 Thread LikeButtah
Well... The Paradigms always have a sort of forward sound, if that makes sense. They tend to jump out a little more, but without really being aggressive. They create more of a wide stage, and disappear a little more? Also more prominent in the bottom end. In general I don't have a lot of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers

2007-03-26 Thread PhilNYC
LikeButtah;190133 Wrote: I can get him a deal on either a pair of BW CM1s, or Paradigm Studio 20s (v4). I'm not overly familiar with Arcam, but have heard both pairs of speakers and like them both for different reasons. . What did you like/dislike about each? -- PhilNYC Sonic Spirits

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Some advice - two different pairs of speakers

2007-03-25 Thread LikeButtah
I have a buddy with an Arcam A65 integrated amp, and a modified Thorens TD-145 turntable. I can get him a deal on either a pair of BW CM1s, or Paradigm Studio 20s (v4). I'm not overly familiar with Arcam, but have heard both pairs of speakers and like them both for different reasons. In all of