I too did the same here as most gentlemen.I narrowed it down to the Paradigm Studio 60's,Monitor Audio RS6's, and the Axiom M60's.I also was purchasing a center channel and had to factor that into the price.I had Paradigm Monitor 7's and a CC350 center that I was looking to upgrade.My first inclination was to go the Studio line but the price of $2,000. for the 60's and another $1,000. for the CC590 center kept me from going with new.The RS6's were similar priced to the Axiom M60's but again their center was $799.Even with discounts the Axiom's were still the better deal for in my opinion a just as good if not better sounding speakers.I am very happy with my M60,VP150 front sound stage and is a noticeable improvement from my Paradigm Monitors.
I have that higher end sound I was looking for without breaking the bank.
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INTEGRA DHC9.9,EMOTIVA LPA1,AXIOM M60s,VP150,PARADIGM ADP350s and MINIs,SERVO15,PANASONIC BD30.