So, I decided after listening to several kinds of Dali, Magnepan, ProAc, Paradigms, that I should go with Dali & Paradigm.
I now have:
Dali Lektor 1 for the L & R fronts
Paradigm PDR-80 sub
Mirage OMD5 for the center
Onkyo 606 (already had for a prior set up, but want to upgrade this AVR)
Kimber Kable Kwik16
Estimated budget: $1500 to $2000 including an AVR (spent so far $1k), but that can be adjusted higher if needed. I basically really want the most bang for the buck all the while the speakers are non-Chinese. I guess it might be ok if they are made in China as long as they are Designed & Engineered not in China - I think the Lektors might actually be assembled in China (since they say on the back of the speakers "Designed & Engineered in Denmark".
I'm planning on purchasing a pair of Paradigm Atoms for the sides and a less expensive paradigm pair of satellites for the rear in a 7.1 setup in a 20(L) x 12(W) x 8(H) approximate room. I say approx since there's a nook on the side of the front part of the room and a hallway to the side in the back.
So, based on what I wanted - accurate, precise sound for the best bang for the buck while still being non-Chinese made speakers, the speaker salesman recommended the Dali for the fronts and the rest as Paradigm since I didn't want to spend a ton.
He doesn't actually work on a commission so I'm assuming he's not trying to steer me wrong.
So, would any of you say this set up doesn't make sense? I've read on forums that a HT setup should have speakers from the same company & same series and that the sub can be a different company if wanted to.
Also, what would be an appropriate AVR to give quality sound to Dali &/or Paradigms? I'd like to get a 3D capable AVR.
The salesman said it would be fine if I felt the Onkyo 606 seems to be doing the job. But I'm not getting the same sound quality out of the Dali fronts as the sales floor. With about 110 feet left of Kwik 16 that I still need to buy for a 7.1 system, it is gonna be spendy ($1.35 per foot - bought 30 foot so far) but I'll do it if the speaker wire makes quality speakers give their full potential sound quality.
Any advice on what exactly would be a better set up if I really want good clarity of voices/music in movies/games and the best bang for the buck for it - maybe a different Dali series or different Paradigm speakers? I know that I might not be able to afford a non-Chinese made AVR, but any suggestions on any type of AVR or even just an audio receiver is appreciated.
This might be a lot to ask. But I appreciate any help. Thank you.
