[Zashoomin]

Hello
I am looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers for $400.  I have heard the Paradigm Monitor Series 7 Atom, and it sounded amazing.  Are there any other suggestions? Also I am looking for a good suggestions for an amp, possibly DIY to power these speakers.  Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated.  
Thanks in advance
 
Edit:  I would am looking for a two channel system

 

[cel4145]

I run Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 SEs with my desktop setup. Fairly neutral sound. Very good midbass. I power them with an HK 3390 receiver and an ODAC for connecting to my computer.

 

[uncola]

oops, just noticed you have a $400 cap, nevermind about the deftech sm55

 

[Zashoomin]

Haha thanks for trying to help 

 

[uncola]

Not sure on your size restriction, but a couple to look at from internet direct companies would be Arx A1b bookshelves, hsu hb1 mk2 bookshelves and home theatre direct level 3 bookshelves.. with the HTD ones being pretty giant

 

[Mrtn77]

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Hello
I am looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers for $400.  I have heard the Paradigm Monitor Series 7 Atom, and it sounded amazing.  Are there any other suggestions? Also I am looking for a good suggestions for an amp, possibly DIY to power these speakers.  Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated.  
Thanks in advance
 
Edit:  I would am looking for a two channel system

While very slightly over-budget at $475 RRP (haven't checked US street-prices, might be much cheaper "in real life"), the Dali Zensor 1 are amazing. And look quite good as well. See here : http://www.stereophile.com/content/dali-zensor-1-loudspeaker
There's a very positive What Hifi review for further reading.
I use them with an Atoll In30 integrated amp and couldn't be happier.

 

[Zashoomin]

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I use them with an Atoll In30 integrated amp and couldn't be happier.

Do you have any idea where i can get a hold of one of these in the US?
 
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Not sure on your size restriction

As long as they fit in my room should be fine.  I don't really have a size restriction, as long as they sound good 

 

[Mrtn77]

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Do you have any idea where i can get a hold of one of these in the US?
 
 

 
None whatsoever. A quick look at the distributor page on their website doesn't show one for the USA. 
http://www.atoll-electronique.com/uk/distributors.php
But if you send them an email, I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
http://www.atoll-electronique.com/uk/contact.php