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Upgrade path from Paradigm Studio Reference V3

Looking for suggestions on speaker upgrade path. Primary listening preference is rock/pop. Enjoy moderate to high volume extended listening sessions.

VTL 2.5 Pre with Mazda Nos tubes

Bryston 4bsst2 Amp 300/ch.

2X Paradigm Studio Servo 15 subs

I don’t like forward sound due fatigue in extended listening at volume but I do appreciate a certain sparkle from the tweets. I deplore tweeters that sound blurred on cymbols hiss hiss hiss.

The speakers absolutely must have dynamic slam/impact. I want to feel it in my chest at higher volumes. Not too concerned with accuracy per se. 

 

energeezer
builder3
758 posts
 

You never really said which Studio’s you have, but the V3 is in the middle of their time frame. The Paradigm Signature S6 V3’s are excellent, and should have a familiar sound for you, but much improved. They were discontinued when the Persona line was launched a few years ago, so your only option will be used.

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audiotroy
3,780 posts
 

Legacy will give you att you want also the new founders series are a huge improvement

 

Dave and troy

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soix
9,456 posts
 

The ATC SCM40 will do what you’re looking for in spades, but I’d recommend the latest version as they have a better tweeter that you’d likely appreciate.  That amazing dome midrange will hit you in the chest like no other driver I’m aware of and do it with absolutely no compression or distortion.  Best of luck. 

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mboldda1
575 posts
 

when i had paradigm speakers i moved to usher speakers and found that made a nice upgrade.

energeezer OP
26 posts
 

Sorry guys. They are studio 100 V3. I have been interested in the Tektons for a while, specifically Double Impact. Would love to hear about comparisons between my Paradigms and Tekton. 

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