PSB vs. Paradigm vs. B W

All three lines you refer to are good. The difference is the performance vs cost issue. PSB have their Image series assembled in a factory in China using a modular construction/design process. They are outstanding performers. Do not be fooled by price;read the revievs at the PSB website. There is an excellent place to buy these as well,check out Canadahifi@home.com on Ebay.Or simply e-mail.

There really is no answer to your question. When looking to buy speakers, it's all about what sounds best to YOUR ears. I have a pair of B&W CDM7's, and I love them, but I listened to many other speakers before settling on them. My advice is to find a few good audio stores in your area, audition some speakers, and then try finding the one you choose on-line or used.

I recently was shopping forspeakers and focused on PSB Stratus Goldi vs. Paradigm Reference 100 vs. NHT 2.9, all at about the same price point. All are STEREOPHILE Class B. What I found was that all three sounded quite different and all three sounded quite good. The differences were in shading. The NHT's had the more brilliant high end, the Paradigms the nicest bass and the PSB's the best mid-range. All were excellent speakers, though, and I would have been happy with any. I ended up letting the cosmetics (spouse) decide the issue. You really cannot go wrong with the brands you mention.