Paradigm Signature V2 vs V3

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

I dont see a S2 being a upgrade in a S1 in volume output unless your running them full range, or at 60HZ, etc. Obviously the S1 should be crossed over around 90-150HZ for loud levels. The S2 probably 80-120HZ. If there is bottoming out, then they are crossed over to low, period. The tweeters are the same in the S1, S2, and even S8! So, obviously its cross over, amp power related. Setting them to low could blow either driver, not just the mid woofer. It could also be the Paradigms just wont cut it period, just as my 100 V.3 x 5 system never did. I wanted reference levels so I looked for different speakers all together. Happy I did.

If you arent getting midbass, get the svs ultra13 away from the corner/walls, and on spikes. Also consider a sms-1 or sub EQ. The SVS Ultras are beasts, and can take time to sound right crossed over high as needed on the S1's. I have dual ultra SVS subs and keep mine away from walls, on spikes, and under the center channel if possible to have seamless integration with the mains.

Sthomas12321, maybe I should go with a S4 with better midrange integration with my sub. Also, the problem I made was I am running all my S1v2's as large. That could be why I blew the bass driver. My bad. They just all sounded better as large than small. The C1 center can handle it having two woofers and more efficiency. I have my S1's mounted beside my 58" plasma being sealed cabinets. But the S4's are ported and would fill the midrange better with more efficiency, volume, impact and can be run large as my center. I would probably go to the C3 to blend the front better... What would you suggest?

Regards Bacardi

Yeah, I figured you must be running them at a low or no cross over setting.

Sounds like your ears are like mine, Ive always preffered more full range floor standers and a sub set at 40-60HZ. I bet you would like the S4's better. You can run your sub & S1's at 100HZ or higher, but you will likely never truly get the sub to disappear, its just hard to do that with one sub over 60HZ in my opinion.

I would look into paradigm reference 100's v5 or 60 v5's for fronts and backs(match them). The V5 is basically a Signature V1 speaker at a bargain price. Plus you can run them grilles off if you prefer because FINALLY Paradigm got rid of the wave guide grills. I hated the fact that Paradigm designed speakers around the grill after the V2 series.