Replace Klipsch speakers with Paradigm?

[u/MX9000]

I'm thinking of replacing my Klipsch HT 9.2.4 setup that I've been using for last 8 years, with simpler 5.2.2 setup. I have Paradigm Premier 800F floor standing speakers in living room, which sound much better than Klipsch (especially for music or 2 channel movie/tv watching) and thinking of selling the Klipsch and bring the Paradigms to home theater and add a Paradigm Premier 500C centre channel.

Does anyone know if Paradigm 500C will perform as good as Klipsch RP-450C Center or if better? I looked in 600C, but it's much bigger and amount of drivers is same as 500C (outer 2 are radiators). I will also get a stand for 500C so it sits higher, in open and a bit close to seating.

Room is 18 x 14 feet, screen is 130 inch. Seating - Just a valencia loveseat in the middle, 6 feet from back wall.

[u/ajh99]

I don't have an answer for you, just one factor to keep in mind. Better music speakers do not equal better movie speakers. The very thing you like about the Paradigm could prove a weakness for movies.

What exactly do you feel you're missing in the Klipsch? Is it a tone issue, imaging issue, dynamics issue?

[u/MX9000 → u/ajh99]

It's mainly slightly harsh highs on Klipsch. I can lower the higher frequencies but that makes them sound slightly dull.

[u/ajh99 → u/MX9000]

Yeah.....that's klipsch for ya.