I agree with Matt zak, I changed my 100 V.2 to V.3, and can definetely attest to less brightness, better defined bass and much better midrange. IMHO the old V.2 bass , in addition to being less defined, was also overpowering mids and highs, giving subjective impression of less detail and resolution. I think that V.3 drivers array is much better integrated which results in, again, better clarity, resolution and definition. The bass is not in any sense less powerful, it is very first rate. I coud have gone into comparing Paradigms to a much more expensive speakers, but would rather refrain from doing so in anticipation of the usual A-gon slightly arrogant attitude towards the Paradigm "mid-fi"??? products.
One more note, though. I don't think that Paradigm designers were consciously creating the newest iteration of the Reference line speakers as an inferior by design product. Also, I would imagine, they were very well aware of the shortcomings of the V.2 series ( bright highs, "obscured" mids and powerful, but not best defined and articulate bass)
One more note, though. I don't think that Paradigm designers were consciously creating the newest iteration of the Reference line speakers as an inferior by design product. Also, I would imagine, they were very well aware of the shortcomings of the V.2 series ( bright highs, "obscured" mids and powerful, but not best defined and articulate bass)