Paradigm Signature V2 vs V3

I dont see a S2 being a upgrade in a S1 in volume output unless your running them full range, or at 60HZ, etc. Obviously the S1 should be crossed over around 90-150HZ for loud levels. The S2 probably 80-120HZ. If there is bottoming out, then they are crossed over to low, period. The tweeters are the same in the S1, S2, and even S8! So, obviously its cross over, amp power related. Setting them to low could blow either driver, not just the mid woofer. It could also be the Paradigms just wont cut it period, just as my 100 V.3 x 5 system never did. I wanted reference levels so I looked for different speakers all together. Happy I did.

If you arent getting midbass, get the svs ultra13 away from the corner/walls, and on spikes. Also consider a sms-1 or sub EQ. The SVS Ultras are beasts, and can take time to sound right crossed over high as needed on the S1's. I have dual ultra SVS subs and keep mine away from walls, on spikes, and under the center channel if possible to have seamless integration with the mains.

Yeah, I figured you must be running them at a low or no cross over setting.

Sounds like your ears are like mine, Ive always preffered more full range floor standers and a sub set at 40-60HZ. I bet you would like the S4's better. You can run your sub & S1's at 100HZ or higher, but you will likely never truly get the sub to disappear, its just hard to do that with one sub over 60HZ in my opinion.

I would look into paradigm reference 100's v5 or 60 v5's for fronts and backs(match them). The V5 is basically a Signature V1 speaker at a bargain price. Plus you can run them grilles off if you prefer because FINALLY Paradigm got rid of the wave guide grills. I hated the fact that Paradigm designed speakers around the grill after the V2 series.

Even with the Paradigm 100's Id run them with a 40hz cross over setting. Your subs going to do better job, and movies should be much more fun. It still sounds like the issue is your subs getting to much boom, or room low end gain. That sub should be smoother then the s1, s2, s6, s8's could ever be from say 80hz and down when set up right.

A sub like the SVS Ultra doesnt need corner placement. You wont get it smooth unless you seriously eq it. Even under the TV and center channel placement can drop pictures off the walls, so again, no need for corner low bass boom.

Hope this gives some ideas to try.