Thanks. I have a fear of wooly bass, probably from having tried to run Vandersteen 2Ci's with an underpowered amplifier for a while back in the 90's.
Paradigm Studio 20 or 40?
I had been planning to get a pair of Paradigm Studio 20 v.3 speakers. But today I found both the 20's and the 40's on A'gon for reasonable prices. I'm wondering if I should go for the larger speakers.
I heard the 20's with a Nait 5i and liked them better than the ProAc Tablette 8's and Dynaudio [model?] that I auditioned at the same time. The ProAcs were too vivid, the Dynaudio's were too bland -- the Paradigms were just right. They seemed smooth throughout their range. The bass was adequate and tight.
Do the 40's have the same smoothness and clarity, just with a little more bass? I really don't want or need megabass, but I wouldn't mind a little additional. I just don't want it to get out of hand.
My listening room is medium sized (about 24X20). I'm actually in the market for a new amp, too, but it will probably be a Bryston B60, Creek 5350SE, or some other integrated. Thanks for any advice you might have.
I heard the 20's with a Nait 5i and liked them better than the ProAc Tablette 8's and Dynaudio [model?] that I auditioned at the same time. The ProAcs were too vivid, the Dynaudio's were too bland -- the Paradigms were just right. They seemed smooth throughout their range. The bass was adequate and tight.
Do the 40's have the same smoothness and clarity, just with a little more bass? I really don't want or need megabass, but I wouldn't mind a little additional. I just don't want it to get out of hand.
My listening room is medium sized (about 24X20). I'm actually in the market for a new amp, too, but it will probably be a Bryston B60, Creek 5350SE, or some other integrated. Thanks for any advice you might have.
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