compatible...paradigm mini monitors

Hey boobtube. I've actually just auditioned both those speakers in the last 2 weeks. I really love of the 685, but due to budget constraints, I'm deciding on either the Mini or possibly the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 or 9.2 or Evo2-10 (see my current post on this topic). I'm not sure if you've listened to the Mini or the 685, but they both sound really good to me. They both have very nice bass, but not too much that it overpowers. I'm not really an expert on these things, so I'll let the others give you more technical advise. I listened to a rock and jazz cd on the 685, and mostly live jazz on the mini, since I didn't bring my own, at diff. stores. Like you, I'm mostly into music, then movie. Like others would tell you, listen to them both extensively, then decide. There's about a $200 difference on these speakers, which perhaps you already knew. By the way, I have the Pioneer 1018 receiver, which would do fine with either speaker. Although, I wouldn't get the subwoofer from either paradigm or b&w, even though, I've read good reviews on the b&w sub. I'm sure you could find a better one from a company that specializes in subs.