Anyone want to help a fellow audiophile decide among speakers? I've been listening to many and narrowed it down to the Paradigm Persona 5 and KEF Reference 3. I would consider the Reference 5 but can't find it anywhere. While there are many things I like about the Persona, I'm also kind of knocked out by the wide and holographic sound of the KEFs (a salesman also is urging me to hear the Ryan Tempess iii before choosing--and there's the new Magico due shortly--although I heard the Magico S1 and wasn't that impressed--I know the upcoming model will have lower bass extension at a lesser price). My amplifier is 130 watts/channel and the room is fairly large (29x17). I'm really leaning toward the KEFs. I totally understand that no one else can decide for me but before I pull the trigger I would appreciate input on this board. I've read so many good things about the Personas and listened to them several times but keep returning to the KEFs. Of course listening in a store isn't the same as living with them over time. Would I regret the KEFs over the long term?
I had some and foolishly moved to Maggies when the dreaded inner foam disease set in . As you said they could sound more like a Symphonic Orchestra than anything else I ever heard . Effortless sound .
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