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Thoughts on Paradigm Studio 60's?

Just took delivery on a new pair of Paradigm Studio 60's. I liked them very much in the store, where I was comparing them to a pair of KEF Q7's. At home, however, they don't sound as good to me as my 20 year-old Polk RTA12 C's. The Paradigm'ss sound seems comparatively muted and boxy, while the Polk's sound is more transparent and open, particularly in the high end. I think the Paradigm's are broken in (ran them all day) and everything is hooked up correctly. I've always loved the sound of my Polk's but was looking for something a bit smaller and nicer looking. Do I need to move further up the cost curve to do better than my old Polks? Thoughts appreciated. BTW, power = NAD C370.
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I just bought 40's v2. I had same experience with you. They sounded boxy. My old speakers B&W DM630 sounded better. My amp have spk A & B selector so I can compare them side by side via remote control.
I just tought to sell them back after 1 week, but I didn't have time. So I just hit them with disco and pop almost everyday. After 2 months I finaly found the 40' sounds so much better than B&W DM630. Now the B&W sounds muddy, less details, the bass not tight, but I'll keep them (the B&W) to be the evidence for the better sound: Paradigm Studio 40's. Now I am looking for the 100's.........
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