I know this area pretty well, the Parasounds were designed by J Curl one of the best designers around.
I am not familiar with the Polks. How large are they?
How large is the listening area?
What sort of size are you looking for with the speakers?
WOuld a system with smaller speakers and Subwoofer(s)(which can be ‘hidden’ work for your goals?
How loud do you want to play?
I frankly don’t think Klipsch or Bose are very good these days compared to what is available.
Aside from speakers if you like listening to older recordings on mp3 this software will help fix older recordings and up sample to mp3’s
http://www.burwenbobcat.com/BBTB_Home.html
In the beginning they were but that is no longer the case. Still they are better then excellent and are light years beyond anything even twice the price. I have owned them since 1982 or so and never had a single problem.
I am not familiar with the Polks. How large are they?
http://www.polkaudio.com/products/rtia9
How large is the listening area?
about 16x25
What sort of size are you looking for with the speakers?
unknown, just something for in the wall which will give me the sound I have.
WOuld a system with smaller speakers and Subwoofer(s)(which can be ‘hidden’ work for your goals?
If it all can go in the wall, then sure
How loud do you want to play?
It's mid 40's-mid 60's pop and classics so a moderate to low volume
I frankly don’t think Klipsch or Bose are very good these days compared to what is available.
Have heard nothing good about Bose in years. Klipsch I never looked into
Aside from speakers if you like listening to older recordings on mp3 this software will help fix older recordings and up sample to mp3’s
http://www.burwenbobcat.com/BBTB_Home.html
Thanks but all my stuff is already "fixed" using software similar but not as detailed as what you suggested.