Paradigm Signature V2 vs V3

Gooddoc, In my situation would you move to V3's? Stay with the V2? Or get a set of S4's, V2 or V3?? I do listen to 2 channel alot but I am about 70/30 movies/music. My listening room is 15 x 20.

Regards Bacardi

As I said, I'm at the same crossroads as you. Your choice really comes down to your budget(doesn't it always). But this is how I see it.

The S6 or S8, paired with a C3 or C5 are the ideal speaker for your room size and for 2 channel. V2 or V3, doesn't matter. Obviously, V3 will have a higher output, but the V2's are more than adequate and the dealers will be looking to make deals to clear the inventory. Money no object: V3. I haven't auditioned the S6's, but I have listened to the S8 V2's and all I can say is you don't realize how hard you've been pushing those S1's until you hear the effortlessness of the S8's at higher volumes. It is simply unbelievable, pure, moving....you get the picture? One thing I know is that Paradigm is putting a lot of pressure on their dealers to limit the discounts off the V3's. 2 channel, sans sub, with either of those speakers would be awesome. With some decrement to 2 channel, and paired with a sub, the S4 would be a good choice for ht. Paradigm discontinued the S4, so their will likely be some great V2 deals to be had as the inventory clears. The S4 is a BIG bookshelf, but too small to be a floorstander, which is probably why it is discontinued now that the S6 exists. However, it's a good choice from a value perspective at this time. It's an excellent alternative to the S6 if you don't mind its odd size(I find it too big to be on a stand, but that is purely subjective) If you decide to go for another S1 or the S2, definitely get the V3 since you'll need every ounce of headroom you can get.

Gooddoc, thx for your info...have you looked into or heard the Signature Sub 1 or 2? My good friend who works at Power Center and only Paradigm seller in town said his co- worker heard a Sub 1 and said the bass is just jaw-dropping. He said a glass of water on the top of the sub didn't even slide off at high volumes. I wonder how it would compare to my SVS PB13 Ultra??

Regards Paul

I haven't heard the Sub 1 or Sub 2 but I have read some reviews of the Sub 2 that are literally mind boggling. Anechoic measurements of 97 dB @ 10 Hz, 106dB @ 20Hz, 120 dB @ 60Hz. Add 10-15 dB of room gain and you're talking almost 115 dB at 10 Hz. That is ridiculous bass, I couldn't stop laughing just thinking about putting that thing in my living room. Everything on shelves and walls had better be glued or strapped down, lol. My Servo 15 is a joke by comparison. If you can afford it they appear to be incredible in design AND performance.

Are you considering getting one of these? If so you MUST report back on the performance. I'm jealous. At this point I am looking to upgrade my fronts and center to the S6 or S8 and the C5 or C3 center and it is stretching my budget to make that happen. A new sub is not in the cards right now, but reading about the Sub 2 has certainly taken away some of the enthusiasm I was having for my Servo 15. It's kind of like pissing off a bridge and turning to the guy next to you and proudly telling him how cold the water is....then he turns to you and says, "yea, and deep too!"

Gooddoc, I had a servo 15 before I bought my SVS PB 13Ultra. It was very musical but I noticed I had to have the subs volume almost full for music to hear bass. Then when I got my SVS I definitely got what I was missing. Great sub though. Anyways, I was reading up on the Signature inwalls and they look amazing as opposed to the onwalls(w series). They even have an inwall box that is sold seperately for $400. There is a review on Hometheatereview.com. If I had that money I would get those and a Sub 1 and a Sub 2.

Regards Bacardi