I recently downsized my Paradigm studio monitors, which were the top of the line large floor standing speaker circa 1994, to the Paradigm Studio 20 bookshelf speaker.

The main reason for this was I wanted to get my 60in TV speakers and components built into an entertainment center and this would not work with the large floor standing speakers.

I was concerned that "downgrading" to bookshelve speakers would degrade the sonic quality but I was mistaken, In fact my system sounds much better now with the smaller speakers. I attribute this to the quality of the Studio 20's, they sound great. The imaging is fantastic and they have a "high end" sound and also they sound great at low volume, which my large speakers never did. You can read more on my speaker review.

anyone wanting to do the same, get rid of the large speakers you bought before the kid arrived do not worry, just get a good quality bookshelf and you will be happy.