B&W 7NT vs. Paradigm reference 80 for plinius mkII

I think you would enjoy the Paradigm more than the B&W. If you listened to jazz and clasical then I would go with the B&W. They are both excellent speakers. I have also heard some good things about about Monitor.

I wish you success.

I bought the Studio 100's after comparing them to (among others) the B&W's. I preferred the Paradigms especially for the bass. Paradigms are also great for Jazz but not as good as say Maggies for classical. Take a couple of your favourite CDs and go auditioning and don't be in a hurry. I think acoustic guitar on the 80's will surprise you.

I third the above. I chose Paradigm 100.2 over B&W N804. The Paradigm Reference are smoother and more musical. I have listened to the entire Paradigm Reference line back-to-back and find them all excellent. I talked a friend of mine into getting the 80s and he thanks me for it constantly. For the price, the Paradigm Reference series are amazing speakers. Arthur

Another vote for the Paradigm's. I previously owned the 7SE's and have listened fairly extensively to the 7NT's - and the Paradigms were much more balanced overall. I share very similar music interests to you and let me tell you, as a guitar fanatic, the Paradigms do an excellent job, especially with electric guitar. The upper mids did not seem quite as refined as the B&W's, but the brightness of the B&W tweeter took the magic out of acoustic guitar at times (the 7NT's have improved on this somewhat). As always, the proof is in the ossicles, and both of these brands are relatively easy to find for audition. Good luck.