Klipsch vs Paradigm

I am updating my living space (approx 15'x15' but open to foyer & kitchen & dining room) and will be mounting my TV on the wall; will be moving my big Klipsch (KM-6, KMC, & KG .5) speakers to the basement. To replace my current set-up, I am torn between these speakers (must be wall mountable):

- Klipsch Quintet
- Paradigm Cinema 110
- Cerwin Vega CVHD
- Recommendations???

They will be powered by one of the below - in no particular order (again, always seeking recommendations):
- Onkyo-tx-nr807
- Onkyo-tx-sr707
- Pioneer-vsx-9040txh
- Yamaha-rx-v765

I have about a month to decide...So, you thoughts, comments, suggestions, recommendations, etc. are valued...

Thanks in advance,
Max

Thanks for all the input so far...

Here is a little more info. I will only have 6"-7" on each side of the TV, as the TV is being placed a on a corner angle (above a gas fireplace).

I think book shelf speakers would look out of place in the space, but it is a valued idea, if I had the space on the wall.

I too fear the vastness of the room with smaller speakers, that is the primary reason I posted here - I need solid ideas - my installer recommends the Paradigm Cinema 110s and a Denon 1901 - I do not like the Denon and haven't heard the 110s yet, but have not read anything bad about them.

I am not sold on a receiver yet, I like some of the features on each one, wish I could merge a couple receivers together

Again, thanks for the input and please keep the suggestions coming...

In looking for the Klipsch THX in walls, I found the Klipsch Quintet SL, which provides a larger center & L/R speaker with the smaller Quintet for surrounds. I havn't found any reviews on that set up yet, not have I scene it. It actually looks similar to the Paradigm 110s.

Oh, I would love the THX in walls, but they are a bit too much $$$.

Thanks for the lead.

My only concern is I have never heard of Martin Logan (please don't egg me); where can I hear them in NorthEast Ohio, anyone? I just briefly searched for a review of them, with no results...I will continue searching tonight.

I did a little more research on the Martin Logan speakers. Wow, the have speakers that are $25,000 a pair The ML Encore are very highly recommended as a center, but not much about L/R (other than prefer to have the same L/R/C)

This poses another question - If I were to get an Encore as a center, what would be a good L/R/surrounds? Would the Encores suffice for L/R, do they compare to the Quintet SL or the Paradigm 110s? Or Encores L/R/C, then what surrounds (wife does not like huge surrounds, but I want to hear them...).

I found a Martin Logan Retailer - I will call them tomorrow to see if they have a studio...

Thanks for all the info - I appreciate it - please keep it coming, I am learning a lot...

Spoke to the Martin Logan dealer's shop this morning, they do not have the Encores - it is an order product to them. I must say, they were very "snobbish." Nonetheless, I will stop by their shop this afternoon and look, but they carry high-end stuff, way out of my price range - but hey, I may learn something new...

(I hope I get a different rep then the guy I spoke to on the phone - You now that one comic on the blue collar tour, Ron White, when he tells the joke about his brother-in-law preferring Mercedes Benz, and he puts on the snob voice - that is the guy I talked to...)

The RSX-5 looks nice, and would be better than the Quintet satellites. I could not find any new ones left.

I just checked out SSHQ, and they do not list their prices, I will give them a call tomorrow. Thanks...

I stopped in the shop tonight, like I mentioned, no Encore Tfs. This particular shop pushed only B&W and Martin Logans. I ended up listening to the B&W VM6s, with a ML Dynamo sub. Sounded very nice.

He (the shop) was a fan of Integra receivers too. Overall, I am glad I stopped in, as we spoke for about 1/2 hour and I was educated on some home theater basics.

Although the B&W are the "industry standard" (according to the shop), they are a bit pricey for my budget. That said, I am still pondering the ML Encore TF, as they are on sale. Anyone have the Encore TFs?

Thanks for the info (although it is a little above my head).

On the value side of the coin, this combination has presented itself (thanks to y'all):

3 - Martin Logan Encore TFs [L/R/C]
2 - Jamo Concert Series (C400SUR) [Surround]

for around $680 (retail = $1900). Then I would just have to add a Sub.

My predicament is this, I have never heard either speaker. The analogy I use; it is like taking Colt McCoy in the third round - a value pick. It may be great, I may not like it. Anyone have the aforementioned speakers, would the MLs sound good with the Jamos?

[quote=maxjean;18556008]I stopped in the shop tonight, like I mentioned, no Encore Tfs. This particular shop pushed only B&W and Martin Logans. I ended up listening to the B&W VM6s, with a ML Dynamo sub. Sounded very nice.

He (the shop) was a fan of Integra receivers too. Overall, I am glad I stopped in, as we spoke for about 1/2 hour and I was educated on some home theater basics.
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The other thing I did get to experience is the difference between the small satellites (like the Quintets) vs. the VM6 type speaker (long and thin). First I listened to the small satellites, then he switched to the VM6s- a difference, but not huge. But then...

As we chatted in the shop the VM6s were playing the whole time, then after 15-20 minutes the sales rep switched back to the smaller speaker - that was an eye opener. If the small ones would have stayed on the entire time, I would have been like, sure they sound good. But once you hear the comparison - there was just so much more sound coming from the long and thin speaker.

So, I think that definitely rule out the Quintets, but not he Quintet SLs. It was worth the time to stop and chat with the high end shop.

Well, I pulled the trigger on the Martin Logan Encore Tf x3 (L/R/C).