Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?

Hi Rob!  I have owned the Studio 20's V5's and they actually play pretty dang loud.  I think sometimes people don't realize how loud bookshelf speakers play because they lack the bass that towers have.  Get a pair of subs and pair them to the Studio 20.s and you'll understand.

I think the Studio 20's are a bit bright sounding and can get harsh, especially at higher volumes.  I think the Boxers sound a little more laid back and less in your face but they will still play loud; louder than the Studio 20's?  Probably not much if any.  They do sound a tad more refined and image really well.  I heard them paired with a pair of rel t5's and they sounded really, really good.

What speakers are you looking at?  Whats your amp?  For some reason I thought you did a Decco 65se with some Vandys already...

I have a Nuprime IDA8 integrated for my amp ... 100w/ch into 8ohms ... SS.
I can crank the Studio20s pretty loud but they get harsh at high levels.  I'm looking for a bookshelf spkr with more bass and more refined mids/highs.

Im considering the Boxer-2, KEF300, Ascend Sierra-2, Dynaudio.
The problem is I have a hard time finding any to audition in my area (NH).

at first I was looking into towers but I've decided to stick with bookshelf.

Rob

Also, Philharmonicas.

Now I remember!  I just bought a Peachtree 220se; am loving it!  I was considering a Nuprime IDA8 as well and in all honesty, I think I will eventually still buy an IDA8 for a second system.  Looks like a great little piece but some reviewers said it runs out of steam at high volumes.  I say just pair it with some subs and your good!  

I prefer running monitors and subs over floorstanding speakers because you can dial the system in more that way.  Hopefully this doesn't start a huge disagreement but oh well!

I havent found a pair of bookshelf speakers that play really deep bass so you might want to consider filling in the bottom end with 2 subs, 1 to start and a matching 1 later.  

If I were in your shoes, I would try to swing those DeCapo Reference 3A Dulcets here on Agon right now.  You will need a sub but I think these will provide the best mids and highs and if you're going to use a sub later anyhow...

I would also look at Dynaudio Focus 140,  Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference, Kef LS50.

I would say that the Nola's are better than the Studio 20's but not better than the Signature 2's.  I really like beryllium tweeters so I loved my Signature 2's and would also probably like the DeCapos also.

Check out the DeCapos and the Tylers!  IF