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Advice on system with Aurum Cantus vs.PSB/Paradigm

Hi... wondering if you could help me with my dilemma.

I am shopping for speakers for my bedroom HT system which is about 21” x 21”. So far I have limited by budget to around $1,500 for 5.0 system and here were my choices: the Athena 5 point system, PSB image series (5’s as my mains) and Paradigm monitor series.

However I just found out that I can get the Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 from China fairly cheap since I reside in Asia – about $400/pr. So a 5.0 system will add up to around $1,100 with the cc speaker. I cannot audition them though so I have to trust you guys who have heard them. Will the Aurum beat the Athena/PSB/Paradigm option? From my research I read that the Aurum (OEM of Red Rose) isn’t as good compared to hi-end speakers (B&W Nautilus, etc etc)but for that price is it worth the gamble? I also heard that the Aurum Leisure 2 retails for more than $1,000 in the US. Might be freight and taxes.

Thanks :)
teemana802

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teemana802 OP
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Thanks for the nice review of the ACs. I love laid back music... actually, music preferences are: jazz, classical, pop... nothing heavy or too loud. I am after that silky mid-range. Too bad I cannot audition these speakers since they do not have any in my country. Thats why I have to reply on you experts.

What is the sound characteristic or AC's? Is it dark or bright? What amp do you use to power it? cables? Are you using it for stereo or HT as well since I will be using mine for both.

Any other suggestion

Thanks :)
teemana802 OP
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Thanks again... is your amp tube? sorry not really familiar with that brand.
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