Center Speaker: Vandersteen or Paradigm

[JohnWisz]

I would like to solicit this forum for your input on a quality Center Speaker. I have narrowed my choices to either the Paradigm cc570 or the Vandersteen VCC-2 (though I have have not actually listen to either). I am influenced by the fact the I own both the Vandersteen Model 3's and 2c's (so I know their sound and related quality). I have also listened to various Paradigm speakers and an certain taht if I didn't own Vandersteen, I would have purchased Paradigm's.

I am using Yamaha Amps to drive the system (MX1000U for the Vandersteens and RXV1700 for the center and surround channels).

Neither of these speakers are "easy to find and/or listen to" (certainly not Vandersteen and most likley not alongside Paradigm. While I can appreciate Vandersteen's "exclusiveness" - I very much dislike their distribution network. Regardless, I welcome any and all opinions.

P.S: Does anyone have a Yamaha MX1000U for sale or be willing to trade same for a Yamaha RX-V1 receiver?

Thanks

 

[pearsall001]

Sinse you already own Vandies, the choice should be pretty clear to you. Did you ever hear the phrase "timbre matching"?

 

[j_garcia]

My thoughts exactly. Unless you intend to switch the whole front end to Paradigm, I'd go with the Vandersteen.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Yep...you need to go with the Vandersteen.

 

[JohnWisz]

Vandersteen it is!

Points well taken (and not much different than I expected). Though, I was curious to see if anyone could or would offer a different perspective.

Thanks to all for your feedback!