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Paradigm Monitor series vs Studio series

I'm very new to this hobby so I don't want to go full force quite yet.I just recently started looking at speakers and went and listened to some Paradigm Monitor 9's.The dealer told me they were the new series and sounded great.I did inform him it was for 2 channel listening only.A few days later, at a hime and garden show, the same dealer had some home theater set-ups.I waited for a slow period and went over to talk to the guy. It wasn't the same guy I had talked to already, and he had a different opinion.He told me the Monitor Series was basically designed for home theater, I should look at the Studio series.Due to room issues, I started looking at the Studio 20 and 40.My concern is bass, and if the Monitor series is not a good choice for 2 channel.Any advice is appreciated.
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sprink OP
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Thanks for all the responses.I hope to see some more.With my current speakers 1' from the wall, I am 7' from them.I have also been looking at some of the Totem line,used ones, and also B&W stuff.I figure I may try a small floorstander or monitor, and I will definitely look at the metal tweeter issue.I listen to mostly rock but have found recently I've enjoyed a lot of acoustical stuff.

Timrhu, I have looked at every pic on this site!I would love the Studio 60's but I literally would have them "in my face".I think I may try small monitors, (I will certainly look here), and add a sub if necessary.
sprink OP
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I've been looking at small floorstanders mostly. If they have approximately the same footprint as a small monitor on a stand, why wouldn't I get the tower and get a little extra bass? I'm still trying to absorb all of this, and realize I need to look at the specs on my amp and try to match accordingly.
I have a Craver TFM 24 amp
225 wpc at 8 ohms
Response 20 hz-20,000
Signal to noise ratio 100 db
input sensitivity/impedance 115k ?
Can I drive 4 ohm speakers with this? I don't think so, but I'm not sure.
As far as budget, I'm looking at 1k-1.5k. Maybe a little more. With monitors, I'll need to consider stands as part of my budget.Cables also. Look at my pic under sprink in the "starting out" systems. Those copper cables in the back aren't going to a lamp.Those are my speaker cables!
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