Paradigm speakers

There budget stuff is killer right now. They are realizing the 200 to 1k speaker point is where the sale volumes at.

I like their ref 20's but they are now priced to high IMO. They were great for 599 in 2001

Would have to agree...the Studio 20s were a solid choice at $600 years back...at close to twice that now...that is a very competitive price point...one is in range of Vandersteen, Magnepan, etc...I have been less enthralled with their entry offerings...particularly the atom model...

I recently acquired a pair of Studio Reference 100 v.2s. I'm still getting to know them, and in particular trying to figure out how to improve sound stage via room placement, cabling, and floor isolation. But so far I really like them. Very good resolution especially in the mid range and the highs. Bass can be a little overwhelming, largely because of the room they are placed in, but I've made some adjustments that have *dramatically* improved bass accuracy and sound stage, and am confident that I can improve it a great deal more still. So far they perform impressively with all music types I've played through them: ensemble jazz, symphonic classical, prog rock, hip hop, even G. Love and Special Sauce. I got them used for $1K and think it was an excellent deal.

I had the Paradigm studio 60v2's and after many hours of experiments found that removing grills and strapping heavy brass to the front of the cabinet by the outlet hole really improved bass,midrange definition and most important to me treble dispersion height.It looks odd but it works and won't damage the speaker if you are careful.I think I remember I had 2 on each speaker.You would need to experiment placement on the big 100's.I now have the studio 60v5's and did the same thing with about same results.