MonitorAudioSilverRS6 vs ParadigmReferenceStudio60

My sense of hearing them both is that the build quality of the Paradigms is far superior. I've seen both disassembled, and the quality of the drivers seems better on the Paradigms than the Chinese built Monitors.

I am late to see this thread but I own the Monitor Audio RS6 and last night at a local dealer I heard the Paradigm Studio 60 V5. I will agree the Studio 60 V5 is far superior in build quality. Although I was not able to hear them side-by-side I listened to the 60's at the dealer with the B&K equipment he had with CD's I brought. Then I went home and listened to the same CD's on my Monitor Audio with my equipment (Bryston & Cary). Although it was with different equipment in different rooms, I believe the Paradigms were defnitely superior in sound to my RS6. The Paradigm had a more open sound with greater resolution and they were not as boomy in the bass. I think this is a case where you get what you pay for. The Made-in-Canada Paradigm (in my opinion) are much better build quality and incrementally better sound than the Made-in-China Monitor Audio, but the Paradigm are also twice as expensive. Don't get me wrong because I have no ciritism of the Monitor Audio and for the money they are very good and live up to the reviews. I am trying to be as objective as possible in saying that the speakers I own (Monitor) are not as good as the speakers I auditioned (Paradigm) but they also cost me half the price, so this is what I would expect. Now I just have to decide if it is worth it to buy the Paradigm and sell the Monitors.

Thanks, J stereo! It's great to hear from someone who's heard both. I suspect that I'd be happier with the Paradigms - I'm nervous the RS6s might be bright, regardless of the Stereophile review with my 5350SE. However, as you say, the difference in price is tough to ignore. The Monitors have come up for as little as $450-$550 here on Agon (missed a pair in Harrisburg, PA). Perhaps someone living close to me in the Philadelphia area will list some, so I can go listen and make an informed purchase.