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Pardigm 60v.2, Meadowlark Hot Rod Shearwater

or Def Tech BP7002
I am leaning towards one of these.
I want to do both 2 chanel and HT with an emphisis on 2 chanel. My listening area is 22x15 with a 10x10 off that. My sitting area faces the long side of the room.

I listen to a variety of music but mostly rock. Want to be able to turn it up when the wife is out, who by the way is more interested in HT.
Have listened to B&W 703/704, Definitive Technology BP7001, BP7004/06(my local dealer didn't have the 7002) and Energy C9. I liked them all. Would prefer a speaker I don't need a seperate sub.
Axiom, Monitor, PSB, RBH, Athena, Theil and Pinicle are other considerations. I am looking for good codition used so I can get a little more quality for my money. Looking at Rotel, Marantz and NAD for amps. Any other sugestions? Thanks in advance for your time.
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timrhu
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Well I owned the Paradigm Studio 60 V.2s a year ago or maybe longer and currently have the Shearater Hot Rods in my system. IMHO i feel the Shearwaters to be much more refined, I can hear much further into the music while the 60s can really pump out the bass. To be fair though I had the Paradigms in a 17X15 room and the Meadowlarks are used in a small 12X11 room.
I have also been watching the news about Meadowlark's troubles with interest. The Meadowlarks are quality built so I'm not too concerned about service issues. I'd watch for a good deal on a used pair, especially if you can pick up and avoi shipping, and give them a try.
One other plus for the Meadowlarks is the sloped baffle. It helps give the impression of a smaller speaker which fits into the room more easily. Good luck.
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