Paradigm Studio 10 or ERA D4/D5


I am getting ready to build a modest 5.1 system in the living room. It will be used mainly for watching TV, movies, and playing games. I will listen to music on it until I can get a 2 ch. rig set up as well.

I heard the D4 and loved that little speaker. I have always liked the Paradigm stuff. I used to run 4 Studio 60s and a Studio CC in a 5.0 setup and it was fantastic.

I really am leaning towards the ERA stuff this time. They are beautiful to look at as well. The fronts will be mounted on some nice stands. Center will match and be on a shelf below the TV. Rears will be in-ceiling. Either Paradigm if I end up with Studio 10 or probably B&W if I end up with the ERA.

Anyone with experience with the Studio v.5 line and ERA chime in please.
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I auditioned the D4s and Studio 10s and purchased the D4s because I felt they were a bit smoother and more natural sounding. But my system is exclusively for music.

For home theater and games, you might want to go with the Paradigms. To me they were more dynamic and sounded bigger...more slam. I'd say go with the 10s for your home theater, and go with Eras for your future 2 channel rig.