suggestions please


Hi- I want to upgrade my speakers. I'm currently using a pair of Allison 7s. I'm running computer (JRiver) through a Peachtree Nova (80watts/channel I think). The room is large, about 20*25 with 12' ceilings (vaulted). I have about $1500 to spend. I've listened to Paradigm Monitor7s and liked them but I'd appreciate any other suggestions.
howardpollack

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Your Nova is about 60 wpc.@8 Ohms(80 wpc.@ 6 ohms)& has a voice that leans VERY slightly toward warmth in factory form.
How loud do you listen most of the time,what type of music do you generally listen to,what type of sound do you like(warm/organic,cool/highly detailed etc..)& is your room hard(wood floors-lots of glass etc..)soft(carpeted-big soft furniture etc..)or something in between?All of these factors will determine what will sound best with the Nova.
Paradigms are generally easy to drive but can sound VERY bright in hard rooms,just as Vandersteens are voiced warm so in soft rooms usually sound veiled & fat.