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Paradigm 100 vs BW CM9 vs Aperion Verus vs KEFQ900

I am building a dedicated HT in basement (12 x 16). The more research I do, the more confused I get. I need some advice here. Movie/TV/Music % will be 60/20/20 approx. I have short listed Hsu VTF-15H Subwoofer ($ 1000). I am still on fence with the front three. I have shortlisted these.

Paradigm Studio 100 and CC690 - $4600
B&W CM9GB and BW CMC2 - $4250
Aperion Grand Verus trio - $2800
KEF Q900 and Q600c - Priced very similar to aperions

I have auditioned Paradigms and B&W but not at the same place/time. I liked them both. I have never heard Aperions but they have received glowing reviews. KEF dealer is atleast 200 miles away from where I live. Paradigms 100 on the other hand, despite mixed reviews, have a large and loyal following. I am ready to spend more if its worth it.

Thoughts?? Recommendations?? Especially from people who actually listened to these in a HT setup.
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vicdamone
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To be honest, at the time I didn't know what a speaker was supposed to do so when I compared my Paradigm 100's v1 and v2 in the store they seemed to put out more of everything.

In hindsight the more of everything was actually horrible cohesiveness. As soon as I replaced them their shortcomings became very apparent. This may sound snobbish but it's actually a plea to suggest saving up for some quality used speakers. There aren't many budget speakers that sound right because it simply takes higher quality parts to do the job.

Ask around about PSB Synchrony's. I've only heard them once in a bad environment.
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