Paradigm S4 Quicksilver amplification

Did you try the 4 ohm tap?

Just my opinion, but I had the Paradigm S6 v.2 and I could not stand how the mid range sounded. It was so closed in and unmusical. I then tried the Klipsch LaScala and was amazed at the huge change. Now I have the Volti Audio Vittoras. Simply amazing and ultimately satisfying. I have been told by others that their opinions of the S6 was that they were grainy. Don't blame it on the Quicksilvers, they are a wonderful company.

Thanks for the amp advice. I am happy with both the Quicksilvers and the Paradigms' - just not in combination. Your description of the mid range is exactly my experience.

I confess I didn't know about the 4/8 ohm option until your post Rrog. I did a bit more web surfing - certainly sounds well worth trying. Thanks for the advice - keen to give it a go when I get back home tonight.

Thanks guys, really appreciated.

Many thanks
Phil

The 4 ohm tap should give you more detail and tighten things up. You should be able to get reasonable sound quality with the Paradigm speakers. I am not familiar with your preamp and how well it mates with your amplifiers. If you are still not satisfied with the sound after making some adjustments I recommend finding a used Quicksilver preamp.

I can not comment on your exact set up. But I have had quicksilvers for the past 8 years and Paradyms in the past. The quicksilvers are nothing but smooth and detailed. They are a grate amp. The Paradygm are also a good speaker but not my favorite I never had your model but the ones I had where bright not very accurate. As stated above make sure you are using the 4 ohm tap if that is what your speakers are. What cables are you running? SOmething is a muck and I think what is happening is you are getting into the level of equipnment that is letting you hear it. Or you are just use to a different sound.