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How hard is it set up Paradigm Studio/100.

I want to upgrade my existing system and could use some advice from experienced Paradigm folks.. I have Marantz 8200 receiver and want to add studio 100's. I will be about 70% music (mostly jazz, soft rock and classical)- the rest HT. Any thoughts on whether the Marantz reciever can drive the 100's well enough? Secondly how sensitive are the 100's for placement. I have a 21x18 room so pretty big, but how far away from back and side walls do I have to place them? For you folks using the 100's.. How big is your room, and what do you drive it with? Since I can't afford to upgrade the receiver, would I be better of buying a Studio 60?
nc1971badger
tentrek
17 posts
 
The Studio 100 are great and would be perfect for your room but they need at least 200 Watts coming from a high quality amp to really sing. I am not sure that the Marantz would do the job to get the most from the 100's. If you like good bass, I am not sure either that the 60's would be enough for your room size. Just my 2 cents...
(I own the 100's)
goliverjr
102 posts
 
11x14 on the room. Reviewers say they are not fussy re. plaacement. I have only tried two set ups in my room, across and lengthwise. I do know they need some power. I have tried 150 watts-Hafler Transnova,250 watts-Acurus (a mainstay for awhile ) and the Sonograph at 200 watts per, which is current.You did not memtion the power on your receiver. Finally, I am not familiar with the Studio 60, so I can't comment. I can say I fell in love with the 100's the day I met them ( powered by Rotel then ) and I am still in a lasting relationship. Mine are the original version. I do have a friend with the big Denon AV receiver and he does very well with the 100's and matching surrounds. Good luck, and enjoy.
cornercase
7 posts
 
I have the 100's and have found them very forgiving on where they're placed; however, they do need power!

I have mine bi-wired to a Krell FPB600c.

Dan
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