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Choosing Paradigm reference 40's v 2&3, 60's v 2&3

I recently purchased a Marantz SR 6300 for HT and 2 channel listening. I have listened to many speakers and I am wondering if anyone has had a chance to compare the Paradigm 40's both version 2 & 3, and the 60's both versions 2 & 3. I have listened to all of these however have not had a chance to listen to the v2 vs. v3 in a side by side comparison. None of the dealers had both versions to compare. I have not seen any reviews yet on the v3 models.

I will be running the system in a room 20'x20' all hard wood floors and no curtains to soak up the sound.

In addition I have listened to Klipsch, PSB, Audio Monitor, and B&W. I really liked the B&W signature series but the price was high and I would likely have to change my receiver even though I purchased it only six weeks ago.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
glennw
gmood1
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Sorry Glennw I have no experience with those combinations.But having listened to v2s and v3 versions.The v3s are an improvement, at least to my ears.It will be hard for you to choose unless you can audition them at home. This will be the best way if the dealers will let you bring them home.I recommend also looking at the 20v3s mated with a musical sub.Then maybe later on you could upgrade to separates and hear what those speakers really can do!

Goodluck!
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quadophile
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No offence to your choice of equipment but in my opinion whichever speaker you choose you need to do justice to them in terms of amplification. Paradigm's need a good amp to really sing and they do have that potential.

I own the Paradigm 40 v2, and have tried few amps with it and they are IMHO pretty good at revealing the upstream components.

Any good speaker which is revealing can in due course of time become fatiguing due to bad partnering. You actually would be doing injustice to the Paradigms, not the Marantz.

My take on the Paradigm Studio 40 v2

Just my two cents,

Sincerely,
marie_s
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Glenn,
I have no info for you - just wanted to mention that I am looking forward to reading responses to your thread. Just like you, I'm shopping for a pair of front mains, and my short list is the 4 Paradigms you mentioned. I'm also using a Rava sub. I'm leaning toward the studio 40 v.3 today, but tomorrow...
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