I object, LOL
I was not impressed at all by the CM floorstanding series I demo'd at Barretts Home Audio against the Revels and the Paradigms, possibly they were set up poorly, Though I personally wouldn't recommend the SE Paradigms. It all comes down to personal taste.
If you are talking the $1500.00 Price Range I would look at the newer Golden Ear Triton 7 Series, I have these in my bedroom and they are an excellent speaker for the price point. ($1150 I paid) Even without the subs built in like their bigger brothers, the bass is excellent. I have had mine for a few weeks now and they do well in HT. I really have to come to appreciate the High Velocity Folded Ribbon Driver Tweeters for music as well.
A Friend of mine went with PSB Image T-6 Towers and C5 Centers recently and I have to say I was also very impressed with the sound quality.
I think the take away, is that everyone here will have suggestions as to which brands to try out, its really up to what sounds best to you. I would bring in 1-2 movies that you want to test to each place you demo at. For me it was the Latest 007 Movie during the final fight scene. I also took The Fifth element (The scene in the auditorium where it is a combo of the blue lady singing and the fight going on in the background)
Anyway you get the idea.
