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Upgrade path from Paradigm Studio Reference V3

Looking for suggestions on speaker upgrade path. Primary listening preference is rock/pop. Enjoy moderate to high volume extended listening sessions.

VTL 2.5 Pre with Mazda Nos tubes

Bryston 4bsst2 Amp 300/ch.

2X Paradigm Studio Servo 15 subs

I don’t like forward sound due fatigue in extended listening at volume but I do appreciate a certain sparkle from the tweets. I deplore tweeters that sound blurred on cymbols hiss hiss hiss.

The speakers absolutely must have dynamic slam/impact. I want to feel it in my chest at higher volumes. Not too concerned with accuracy per se. 

 

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mofojo
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What is the budget? 
 

If you like The Paradigm sound check out Focal. Somewhat similar to my ear but better highs and mids. 
 

Tektons are really good at Rock as well IMO. 

mofojo
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“Sorry guys. They are studio 100 V3. I have been interested in the Tektons for a while, specifically Double Impact. Would love to hear about comparisons between my Paradigms and Tekton.”

 

I had Paradigm Studio 100 v2 and signature S4 v2 and v1. To my ear the Signatures were waaay better than the Studios so if you like your current speakers that’s a can’t lose. Also had Tekton DIs. The DIs were better than all. They sound bigger, rock harder and are just as detailed. Only issue was cabinet would start talking at extremely loud volumes but talking LOUD before it was an issue. Also the Tektons are a slightly more diffuse sound. Not bad just a little different. If you have a descent size room I would say Tekton all day if room is smaller or planning to sit too close I might look elsewhere. 

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