Vandersteen 1C's to replace Paradigm Studio 40's??


I would like some input from others with more experience than I. I currently have Paradigm Studio 40's (Exposure 2010s integrated, Rega Apollo cd, Rega P3-24 TT). I haven't been feeling them since i got them used about 2 years ago. They just don't seem to sound as good to me as expected. My Studio 20's actually sounded better (my imagination?). My local stereo shop has an older pair of Vandersteen 1C's. I've read great things about these speakers. I am going to ask to listen to them, but any thoughts from anyone. Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by chrisr

Funny, years ago i went from vandersteen 2ce sig to paradigm 40 v5.... After 2-3 years with the vandies, I wanted to go back to clear, detailed, somewhat forward so came paradigm.  They entertained me for a little while but sold them for a pair of laid back/ bassy pair of psb image 5t.  Disappointed, sold them for a pair of rega rs5, that i perceive as the best compromise i have had in 20 years.
All this to say that if you now want to go back to a more laid back sound, the vandies are a good choice.  In retrospect, i was not impressed by paradigm studios at all.