Paradigm Studio 100's: Version 2 vs. Version 3

But the new version has three woofers with a total surface area of 115.4 sq. inches vs. the v2's area of 100.5 sq. inches. I've just checked an old brochure and the v2 low frequency extension is listed as 25Hz. On axis response is +/- 2dB from 39Hz to 22kHz. The v3 is listed as low extension of 28Hz and on axis response of +/-2dB from 44Hz to 22kHz. Based on this information I would conclude that the v2 will play slightly deeper though the v3 may well have tighter bass due to the smaller drivers. The v3 should move more air due to the larger surface area of the woofers. What confuses me is that the old v2 was well regarded in most reviews excepting the lowest of bass. I would have thought that they would have extended the low bass down far enough that a sub wouldn't be necessary. Then too this may be because they want you to buy the signature series speaker if they ever show up in stores. As to the weight: the new speakers are 4cm shorter front to back and side to side each as well as .8cm shorter height. This coupled with likely less internal bracing probably accounts for the lighter weight. At any rate I don't think I'd trade my v2's in for the v3's. I am waiting to see what all the fuss about the Signature Series is about though.

I wish the V3 had four of 7" woofers instead of three..now then it would be a world class speaker.Their new Signature S8 has that design..it has four 7" woofers..but it is expensive..Rumour is that it is going to be around 6 000 USA$..Aerial has the same design with their new Model 9(it has four 7" woofers) but then it is too expensive too; 8 000 USA$..
I would not think of using a sub with V1 or V2 but with V3, I would think of using one which is etremely musical..

Were any changes made to the tweeter or HF crossover? How do the high's compare?

I sold my sub when I got the 100 v3. Don't need it. OTD $2000.00 pair

I have V2,s and have heard the V3,s at my dealers. I liked the v3s as they seemed abit more refined,and tighter bass ,allthough not as low,as the v2s,the tighter bass makes music sound better to my ears.