Paradigm Studio 60 vs. 80

Personally I'd stick with the 60's. I think they are quite a bit better. I never cared for the 8" midrange the 80 had to offer. To me, the 60 just seems to be a more refined speaker.

Go listen to them and trust your own ears.

I owned the 60's for less than a year the whole time wishing I had paid the extra $$ for the 80's. I ended up trading the 60's in on the 80's, my dealer gave me a very good trade in allowance. I considered the 100's but actually preferred the 80's sound much more.

I have the 80's, the CC, and studio in-walls for surrounds run by a B&K amp. I absolutley LOVE the 80's. They sound so freakin great, but I am a fan of midrange afterall. my room is almost the same as yours but I have 8&1/2 foot ceilings. Also, if you can, spring for the real wood- they're gorgeous- even my wife loves them- she calls them pieces of furniture.

enjoy!!

Well I have run the 60v2's for a year now and I'm very happy with them. They give back what you feed them. My room is 20'L x 15'W x 8'H powered by only by a 50w a side, 15 year old NAD receiver. They do take a LONG time to come around, but I've heard the same about the 80's as well. Hard to beat for money.

contradicting thoughts huh :)

Either speaker is a GREAT choice! Just go audition them and go with what your ears tell you!!!