MatsudaMan
aka JohannesBrahms, KittlesLittles, Bigglesworth.
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Either wait for a a good deal on a pair of Atom monitors on audiogon or up your budget by 100. The Paradigm Mini Monitors do not hold a candle to the Atoms. Reason? The Atoms are made in Canada, while the minis are made in China with cheap materials and the sound is greatly affected. It's actually the first speaker by Paradigm that has been compromised. Not to say that all things made in China suck, just that it's the case with the mini monitor. I did an A/B just the other day at my local hi-fi shop. Suffice it to say, I left with a pair of Triangle Cometes, but the Atoms were way better in every way. It is not worth the small difference in price.
Another option is the Energy RC-10, which can be found many places for around 300. I know you may be thinking why I'm suggesting 300 dollar speakers. It's because there is no such thing as a good 200 dollars speaker that isn't used.
Another option is the Energy RC-10, which can be found many places for around 300. I know you may be thinking why I'm suggesting 300 dollar speakers. It's because there is no such thing as a good 200 dollars speaker that isn't used.