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Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference

Guys, I am new here and have been following many topics here. I am like an audio enthusiast (not a audiophile by any means) and just did my 2 channel stereo with B&W 702 S2 with Naim Unity atom: It is also connected to TV via optical cable in living room. They sound very good overall and am happy with it.
Now, I am planning to complete a home theater in basement: I am considering 2 options.
1. Either using my B&W 702 S2 as part of 7.1.4 set up in basement and get a new 2 channel stereo.
2. Keeping the current set up in living room and buy a separate set of speakers in basement for 2 channel stereo for music and L/R for home theater.
I went to audition B&W 802 D3 and 803 D3 at Houston, while I was on business trip. At the same place, I auditioned Audiosolutions Figaro L and XL. Those speakers sound "amazing". The sound stage, bass were excellent. The mid were very good. The highs were not as good as B&W, but very close. I have selected them over B&W 8 series above. I am close to get Figaro L. But, have heard a lot of reviews on paradigm persona 3f, revel studio2 and goldener reference (somewhat within the price range, I am willing to pay). Has anybody had to make decision with similar speakers. Any body with expereince with above speakers ?, especially audiosolutions. I will soon go for audition of paradigm, revel studio2 and f228be. Hard to find a goldenear dealer for audition close to Indianapolis. Is there any other speakers in this price range (10-13), that is worth ?. I did audition Focal soprano N2 and very good overall. Still in the list of probables.
I had auditioned Dynaudio contour 60. Not my taste. 
romney80
romney80 OP
150 posts
 
Alright, here is my final decision: 
After auditioning the speakers, I have made final decision and have pulled the trigger: ..... 
AUDIOSOLUTIONS Figaro L.
It is not like a winner by any means, because all the speakers I auditioned were excellent with their own sonic triumph. But Audiosolutions Figaro L, were just addictive and perfect to "my ears", even when driven by average gears behind them. 
Anybody in this price category, strongly suggest to audition them, and see what I mean by "wow" factor. 
mtrot
804 posts
 
Excellent.  Let us know how you like them after you have them for some time.
chrissain
470 posts
 
The people here saying the revel 228 do not image well are blowing my mind, that's EXACTLY what they do so well in my room. The width and front to back separation and precise placement of instruments on the stage are some of the best I have heard from any speaker regardless of cost, in any system, and they have a HUGE sweet spot, you can sit all the way over to the side and still hear a stable center image.  I don't get it......set up? Other gear behind them? Room? All of the above? 
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@romney80  Congratulations on your choice. 

Second @mtrot   ... "Let us know how you like them after you have them for some time."
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norin
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what is a good matchup for the Aerial's?  Currently I am running SF Veneer 3.0s with Parasound A21 and I am looking to upgrade (Revel has been high on my list to check out but I have no been able to audition..)   I have been reading really good reviews and comments from the biz and from just users about the Aerials.  I am considering changing out the amplifier as well so I would like to think certain speakers sound better with certain amplification.  I have entertained Aeril with MLevinson or Bryston (and what is 300Wx2 doing for them or really need to get more like 600)?
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