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New member Username: HootervillePost Number: 1 Registered: Sep-10 | I have Onkyo AV receiver and need pair of surround spkrs. Mostly for DVDs and sometimes jazz & other music. A speaker repair tech guy recommended: Paradigm Atom, or Boston Acoustics ??, or B& W ?? (something comparable to the Atom.) My front spkrs. are large Advent spkrs.(10" woofer & crossover tweeter) that I bought in 1975. I don't use a subwoofer. I have heard the Paradigm Atom & Mini Monitor, but I'm not familiar with either the Boston Acoustic or the B&W spkrs. Suggestions please??? |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 1603 Registered: Oct-07 | Are you willing to replace the Advents? The HT guys say it's best when the speakers 'match' in tone and presentation. You may end up with a sub, too, but that's less certain. |
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New member Username: HootervillePost Number: 2 Registered: Sep-10 | No choice but to keep the Advents. They not only deliver awesome sound, they also provide my deep bass. I'll be mounting the rear/side speakers on the wall behind me, about 24" above my head. No choice there either. It's a small room. So I need suggestions: Paradigm Atom or Boston Acoustic ??? or B&W ??? The Atom has a 5 1/2" driver and a 1" tweeter (highly praised.) Suggestions? |
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Platinum Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 13211 Registered: Feb-05 | Among the three you have listed the Atoms would be your best bet. They are easier on the amp than the B&W's and would blend better than the Boston's. |
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Platinum Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 13212 Registered: Feb-05 | For less money consider the Wharfedale 9.0. Don't remove the grilles as you will certainly break a pin as I (and countless others) did. http://www.tsto.com/Wharfedale_Diamond_9_0_Bookshelf_Speakers_p/2829.htm |