I think both speakers are amazing buys. Personally though, I would spend under 1k and get some real wood Paradigm 100 V2's, or 40 v2's (Got my V2 40's like new- used for $450 shipped!) with a sweet sub with the extra saved from new V5's! I still think V2 were Paradigms best studio model. I lost interest in Paradigm after hearing V3 & V4 with what I felt to be a step back in some key areas while boosting prices pretty steep IMO. IMO the V2's were not as harsh or shrill(unless using poor gear) as newer digms.
Klipsch RF-7 II VS Paradigm Studio 60 V.5
Can't decide between these speakers. I did a search of Paradigm dealers in my area and it seams like they are all A/V installer who doesn't stock models plus you have to make an appointment. The same thing with Klipsch, It's only shows Best Buy as the dealer and they don't even sell the reference series. I have all kinds of amp solid states and tubes so matching either speaker is not a problem. It will be used for 80% music and 20% watching movies. I don't like very detailed speakers and speakers that needs everything to be perfect to sound good, I'm done with that audio fool thing. I prefer neutral, transparent with tight bass. I used to have Studio 60 V.2 long time ago and I kind of like it. Can't find much review of the Klipsch RF-7 II and it seems like only Klipsch fanatic talk about it. I need to hear from you guys any opinions you want to share.