Was in the almost the same situation deciding between psb stratus gold and paradigm studio 100. After a few weeks of listening and reading the reviews I decided on the psb speakers because I found the sound stage wider, tonal balance more realistic and accurate, and the mid range on the psb to be superior. The paradigms had and edge in the base but ever so slightly.
Paradigm Studio or PSB Stratus?
I have auditioned the Studio 60 and the Stratus Bronze at two different dealers,under very different listening conditions, they seem very similar. I can't make up my mind which to bring home to audition. I presently own Paradigm 7SE Mk III's powered by B&K ST140 Amp and B&K Pro10MCpreamp. Sources include a Rotel RB900 table iwth Benz Micro Silver cartridge and a Nakamichi MB2S changer with a Audio Alchemy UltraDac. I listen mostly to jazz with a little of rock and world beat thrown in. Thanks in advance for any advice.