I have the Studio 40 v.2 and my father in-law has the Studio 100 v.3.
For what it is worth, his have smoother mids (which are less recessed) and the top end is not as bright.
I find the v.2 to have a mid band which is slightly held back, and the top end can at times be a bit "tizzy" or bight, but that depends on your equipment and room. It may not be for you, but if you have bright equipment it could be bad. The bass on the v.2 will also go a little deeper, but the v.3 are a little tighter. Over all the v3 is more musical, I also think the v3 look better.
What else are you using with them? Unless you have a few thousand dollars infront of them you might want to look at upgrading your amp/source and buying the v2.
Also truth be told I am saving up for some new speakers. The paradigms were great when I got them, but I have now outgrown them and even the v3 is below were I want to be.
Hope this helps,
If you have any questions just ask.
Happy Listening,
Nick
For what it is worth, his have smoother mids (which are less recessed) and the top end is not as bright.
I find the v.2 to have a mid band which is slightly held back, and the top end can at times be a bit "tizzy" or bight, but that depends on your equipment and room. It may not be for you, but if you have bright equipment it could be bad. The bass on the v.2 will also go a little deeper, but the v.3 are a little tighter. Over all the v3 is more musical, I also think the v3 look better.
What else are you using with them? Unless you have a few thousand dollars infront of them you might want to look at upgrading your amp/source and buying the v2.
Also truth be told I am saving up for some new speakers. The paradigms were great when I got them, but I have now outgrown them and even the v3 is below were I want to be.
Hope this helps,
If you have any questions just ask.
Happy Listening,
Nick