Klipsch RF-52s vs Paradigm Monitor 7 vs ? Help with new system

[Substance-P]

It's been a long time since I have been shopping for new speakers. We are moving to a new house and will, for the first time, have a room set up primarily as a home theater as well as a room for day-to-day TV watching and music listening.

I am finishing off a Klipsch system for the HT; however, I am undecided on the family room. This is where I could use some help.

Due to the dimensions of the family room and the placement of the TV, I only have a maximum of 7.5 inches of width for each front floorstanding speaker. Using these limitations, I have narrowed things down the Klipsch RF-52s and the Paradigm Monitor 7s to anchor this system.

The room is relatively small (15X12) but opens into a kitchen. The system will be used for 50% TV watching and 50% music listening. Eventually it will have two outdoor speakers connected to the same receiver as the family room and kitchen open onto a patio.

Any people have recommendations on one over the other or of other speakers that I should be considering?

Thanks

 

[Substance-P]

I just listened to the setups for a second time and am leaning toward the paradigm. I am just not sure if I can justify the price difference as they both sound good.

 

[corey]

It sounds like you have some space constraints in your room. What about bookshelf speakers as mains, with as many subs as needed/wanted?