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Budget speaker options, help needed.

Hi, I have the choice of trying to upgrade my 40 year old homemade speaker units that have KEF drivers, or using the same limited budget to buy a floorstander.
I have researched and identified two well considered options, one a step above the other. These are the Q Acoustics 3050i and the Paradigm Monitor SE 6000 F. 
I realize that there are many choices around these, however these are available in my country, and represent the limit of what I am prepared to spend.
My source is only vinyl. 
Do other members have experience of these speakers?
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freediver
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Between these 2 choices look at the materials used for the drivers.The Q Acoustics uses Coated Paper Midbass & Coated Textile tweeter in a 2.5 way configuration & I would expect them to sound a little warmer,very musical with good organic tone.The Paradigm use Metal Tweeter,PolyPro Midbass/Bass and is a true 3 way design.I would expect it to be a little more neutral overall,have superb midrange with dedicated driver but the highs might sound a bit dry/thin or even bright depending on room acoustics & amp..
What is your amp?Planning an upgrade there as well?How big is the room,don't want to overload the bass.Acoustically treated?Paradigms are voiced in an Anechoic Chamber and like treated rooms.
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