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Monitors vs Floorstanders

I currently have Paradigm Studio 60's (front), Studio CC, Studio 20's (rears) and a PW2200 sub. Stratos Amp handles the power on the mains.

I made the mistake of listening to some Revel M20 monitors the other day and need opinions.

My room is 19ft L x 14ft W x 15ft H. I sit about 10 ft from the mains and TV for music and movies.

My question is: Would I be able to get the same quality of volume out of loud music (100-105db) from the M20's as my current Studio 60's? I like to go loud on occasion and would like to know if the M20's can handle a room that size. I know they would do wonderfully for HT as I have a sub for the LFE.

Would I be happy selling the Studio 60's and getting the M20's in this room for stereo music?

OR...should I save and save and save for Revel F30 floorstanders?

joew

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joew OP
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I run a Arcam Alpha 9 CD through a B&K Ref20 pre/pro and use the Arcam's internal Ring Dac. I use the Ref20 for HT decoding. The Stratos amp powers the main speakers and I have a NAD 5 channel amp running the center and two surrounds.

I know that the Monitors will do well as HT fronts but will they play as well (with excellent clarity AND volume) as my Studio 60 floorstanders when I want to listen to just stereo music?

I feel the B&K Ref20 and the Arcam Alpha 9 are keepers in my system. Just curious if the switch to monitors would be a wise one for stereo useage over larger floorstanders.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Joe
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