Speakers for newbie

my point is that telling a newbie to buy a pr of internet direct speakers is not a good advise. Do you know Tekton's return policy? 15% restocking fee and you have to pay return shipping, and "Returned speakers must be in new condition – no signs of damage or abuse, including scratches, fingerprints, dust, etc. " this is a line directly from their website. good luck getting your money back if they find a speck of dust or "etc" on them.

I agree with Richardyc. The Tekton Lores may be a great value in speakers, but they're not the best place for a newbie to start. He's better off auditioning as many recommended speakers as possible and homing in on what sounds right to him. This means excellent and well-distributed speakers such as Paradigm, PSB, Energy, Phase Technology, GoldenEar, B&W, etc.,

Buying mail order blind and then paying out the a$$ is it doesn't work out is not a great way to start.

Thx guys that makes sense. I just gotta go and listen much as i can, and see what i like.
I also listened to Paradigm Signature Series and did not like it much.
Looking for place where i can listen to PSB T6

if you could tell us what you didn't like about the Paradigm Signature Series (which model #?) and what sound you are trying to get out of a pr of speakers, we might be able to steer you some brands and models that you might like. My guess is that if you didn't like the Paradigm, you probably won't like the PSB, as both brands have a similar house sound.

My guess is that if you didn't like the Paradigm, you probably won't like the PSB, as both brands have a similar house sound.

Well, it's true that they both draw on research from Canada's National Research Council, but I think they have subtle but distinctive differences. To my ears, the Paradigms have a little more "boom 'n' sizzle" In fact, if you look at the Stereophile review's response curves of the Paradigm Studio 20 vs. the PSB Imagine B, you'll see that the Paradigm has a +4dB hump at 100-130 Hz (boom), a depression in the midrange from 1200-2000 Hz, and a rising upper midrange and treble (sizzle). By contrast, the PSB Imagine B is practically textbook flat, with no rises in the boom or sizzle regions, and no midrange suckout.

Personally I like PSBs a lot and have never been able to cozy up to Paradigm for this very reason.

I also really like GoldenEar for their smooth, fast, extended folded ribbon tweeter that's free of ringing and overshoot.