what is the weakest link in my audio chain


Would like to get some advice on the next best upgrade to the following setups. Music playbacks are very important here.

paradigm studio 40 v2 for fronts
paradigm studio center v2
paradigm studio 20 v2 for rears
Hsu VTF3 MKII as sub
Arcam av8
Bryston 9bst
denon dvd-2910
outlaw interconnect
generic digital coax from denon to arcam
HomeDepot extension cord (10AWG) for speaker wires.
benqsun

Showing 2 responses by cruz123

If yoy're happy with the sound then your Bryston amp has to be warm sounding since Paradigm Studio v2 has bright unforgiving tweeter (Vifa).

This is a popular misconception, IMHO. I have the same setup as Benqsun, except I have 60's for the fronts instead of the 40's. I've owned mine for 5-6 years and brightness has never been an issue for me.
You might find reviews describing Paradigm v2 as neutral or crisp but you won't find single one calling them "warm sounding".

Good, because I don't want a warm sounding speaker, I want one that's neutral.