Star113,
I play w/ Paradigm 60's - v3 and the 990/7125.
My dad has rub off on me so i have been listening to 2-channel (classical/jazz).
It really comes down to the recording/mastering of the cd. The setup is actually pretty revealing. I tend to run into flat (sound stage/dynamics) sounding recordings.
I have not run into harsh sound from the 7125/paradigm combo.
I was really concerned w/ harshness in the upper end as well. Happy to report I have not had any extended listening ending up fatigued do to upper frequency roughness/harshness.

DIY CAT5 speaker cables. Speaker crossover at 80 Hz

Thanks tmdlp, That is very helpful. I think I will go with the Paradigms, I still love my 9MKseII. They still sound great, and I always wanted the Studios. When I go to my local dealer he always has them hooked up to a VERY nice mono combo. I wish he sold ATI, I'd ask for a demo with the Studio 100. Well I'm on my way for one hell of an upgrade. Paradigm Ref. all around. SVS PB12-Ultra. Outlaw 990, 7500, Acurus A200x3, HP Pavilion MD6580n. After all this I hope I'm satisfied for awhile....

Oooh... Nice assortment, Star113. That'll be a sweet setup.

Star113,
I had the chance to see the HP in our demo center(work) - very nice. The techs completed the fine tuning and threw in a HD feed from a NASCAR race.....
30 minumtes later .... wow - sweet - very cool. Just a smookin' picture.

Nice setup - have fun. Keep us in the loop w/ an update.

Star113,

I have the 990/7125 combo with the Paradigm Reference Studio 100s, plus the CC-570 and 4 ADP 470s. I haven't actually gotten to hook up the ADP-470s yet, but I can tell you that the setup sounds great--I have absolutely no complaints, and all my friends want the same set-up (except their wives are simply not as cool as mine!) Anyway, I hope you do go with the 100s, as they are the best speaker that I have ever heard anywhere near their price point.

I have always loved the Studio 100s. I guess I let a few not so good reviews get to me, but its Paradigm all the way. Now the HP DLP was an easy decision, and after seeing Aperions display at HE 06 its a done deal simply the best DLP around. But first the 990 should be in my eager lil hands in a few days just got the tracking number today.

You'll love it, and congrats!

I got my 990 B stock. I havent hooked it up yet. All looks well needs a little cleaning on the top. I was suprised that the unit was not in a bag or had something to protect it from moisture or condensation during the trip from the east coast, but all in all it looks good. I think I will do the upgrade before I do anything else. Will keep you posted

Upgrade complete with the USB very easy no problems at all.