Triangle Celius vs PSB Goldi, ParadmRf100 w/Arcam

Forget what I said after the third sentence. None of the subsequent matters at all.

If you like the B&Ws you will also like their newer line, for example, CDM9NT, a lot of the nautilus technology for less and more bass performance than the N805s (more drivers). They are excellent speakers, at about $2k.

I chunked my 603s a while back for the same reason; the muddy lower midrange. The 805s have a similar sort of sound to them, but with none of the drawbacks of the 600 series. The main differences being smoother, better integrated tweeters, more detail/less distortion, and no muddiness. Proacs have a more overt musicality, differing from the 805s, but both have a large sountstage & good imaging. I am not sure how you came up with your list. Are these speakers that are sold in your area? Stereophile? I have not heard the Celius, and I can't well remember the PSBs, but I strongly dislike the Paradigms. They are anti-musical to my ears, & unless you are in to movies, not a upgrade from the 602s. If you decide to purchase floorstanders, the B&Ws (and Magnepans) are much nicer, IMO. Hales Revelations are the best I've heard under $2500, but it's a little hard to audition them anymore :) Good luck

I've owned two of the three speakers being first the Paradigm Ref 100's and I currently own the PSB Goldi's. You can't go wrong with either but I went with the PSB Goldi's because of the larger soundstage and slightly more powerful bass response. I would say that the Paradigm seemed a little more detailed and gave tighter bass but the overall picture given by the PSB's just won me over.

I would give a listen in my home if possible. If not, I would listen to all speakers with familiar recordings and in the best show rooms available to you.

Good Luck