suggestions on bookshelves?

[langn08]

I am starting to look into getting a couple bookshelf speakers for my living room. I would use them for 80%music/20%movies (when I don’t want to use my movie room). I was able to demo B & W and some Paradigm’s yesterday and really enjoyed their sound. I am all about getting the biggest bang for your buck and the salesman said Paradigm is the way to go. I want to stay anywhere from $300-$600 for the pair. I understand that amount would only get me into the entry level Paradigms or B & W but I am open to any good suggestions on other brands.