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Magico vs Focal (M/Q/S series vs Utopia/Sopra)
Missing out on Paradigm Persona... 
Need information on atmos
Paradigm Pro or Elite In-Ceiling Speakers are a great choice.  Made in Canada, two US patents on the rubber surround used on the woofer, PPA Lens over the tweeter to help dispersion, RED Deflector to help break up standing waves from the woofer - ... 
Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?
Paradigm Persona 9H’s = $35k/pr.There, I saved you another $15k - you’re welcome!  😂🤣 
5 channel upgrade vs 2 channel upgrade
Why not Anthem’s MCA225, or 525 over the Parasound, or go to Anthem’s P2? 
Decision on speakers to go inside a cabinet
Conventional speakers (bookshelf & floor-standers) are voiced to be placed in a room, not against a wall or in a cabinet.  They will always sound better away from walls, ceilings, or any type of enclosures.  However, in the environment you're ... 
Upgrade advice (from Paradigm signature s8v2 + aria 948s to... ??)
Why not Paradigm Personas? 3F’s at $10k/pr or 5F’s at $17k/pr in standard colors - 5 to pick from - or pick a special color for a 15% up-charge, grilles optional for an up-charge. Without hesitation, I would put them side by side to any of the spe... 
b&w 800 d3’s
I would offer you to take a listen to the Paradigm Persona 7F’s at $25k/pr or the 9H’s at $35k/pr for comparison. You can find the closest dealer on their website at paradigm.com - click the "where to buy" tab at the top of the homepage. They are ... 
Best integrated up to $6000
Always overlooked and a complete underdog that few know about in this category - particularly if you’re into vinyl:Anthem STR Integrated $4500;200w x 2 into 8ohm, 400w x 2 into 4 ohm, and 550w x 2 into 2 ohm. Anthem Room Correction (can be turned ... 
Budget speaker options, help needed.
The Paradigm's are a great choice for the money!  Monitor SE just recently replaced the old Monitor version 11's and are significantly better.  For the amount of money the 6000's are, the only thing better would be to go to their Premier Series. 
I need bass
The great thing about speakers are: they don't know what type of music they're playing.  They either show you how the music/movie was recorded, or they add or take away from what you're hearing in the recording.  Does a voice sound like a voice - ... 
Vandersteen 2ce subwoofer options, REL or 2wqs?
I sold REL when they first came into the US. They are still a wonderful product, but one of the most Overlooked subs on the market is Paradigm. Depending on budget, The Defiance X10 for $1k is a great value. It has Anthem Room Correction and an ... 
Will a subwoofer add depth and clarity to my system, or just bass?
I sold REL when they first came into the US. They are still a wonderful product, but one of the most Overlooked subs on the market is Paradigm. Depending on budget, The Defiance X10 for $1k is a great value. It has Anthem Room Correction and an ap... 
Is a Bryston 3B SST2 enough for Magnepan 3.7i or 20.7?
Anthem's PVA 2 is comparable to the Bryston, but still not really what you want to run the Maggies.  I would say step up to Anthem's MCA225 $1999 Retail 225w x 2.  More power and more open sounding than comparable Bryston's.  Bigger money - go to ... 
Recommendations for improving visceral impact?
I could point to several things, but don’t want to come across as offensive...Your overall system is good, but I have to question the sub...With ALL the choices out there, this seems like an area where you made a serious compromise, based on the r... 
Mating a SVS SB16 with a JL F113 v2 subwoofer?
Curious why you went this route?  Why not two of the same or one Better one?