anyone heard the v.3 Paradigm Studio yet?


I was just about to buy the Paradigm Studio 40 v.2 when I noticed the v.3 speakers are ported in the front. I will eventually have to (wife insists) put these speakers in a built-in bookshelf so I am guessing that the front ported speakers will sound much better. Anyone heard any of the v.3 Studios yet? If so, how do they sound? Any advice on my bookshelf situation.....
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Our local dealer said he expects the v3 Paradigms to reduce sales of B&W CDM series.
Apparently, they're significantly better than v2 in some respects.

Personally, I'm interested in the new Paradigm Reference series, which will be competing directly with the B&W Nautilus series.(the current Studio series will be relegated to 2nd notch I guess)
No other info from the dealer yet, except the vague reference here.

I'm guessing they'll feature real wood veneers(studio v3 is vinyl-only AFAIK), more advanced tweeters(umm, how 'bout a high-end Paradigm with a copy of the VIFA ring radiator?!), and active amplification/electronic crossovers.