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Paradigm Studio v2 VS. Vandersteen 2Ce Signature ?

I've recently been "auditioning" a pair of Studio 60 v3's and found their sound to be much more suitable to my taste in music over my current pair of Triangle Antal XS. I've not heard the Vandersteen speakers but heard they sound pretty good. Some negative comments I heard about the speakers is that they lack transparency and extention in the treble. Switching from a pair of Antals to these speakers sounds like it would be a complete opposite, but how do they compare against the Paradigm Studios? Who owns a pair of these 2Ce Signatures and how is their value rating? I'm using a pair of NAD C 272 mono blocks with an NAD DVD player. I listen to a range of music including rock, classical, electronic, folk, and more.
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The Vandy's are a league above the Paradigm's. I use to own a pair of the Studio 40's v2 and I have a buddy that has the 2 Sigs that I listen to about once a week. The Paradigm metal dome tweeter will run you out of the room if not matched with the correct components and/or your room has less than adequate treatments. The Vandy's are better in every aspect other than looks and sensitivity. Vandy's are 86 and 7ohm and the Paradigm's are 91 at 8 ohms. I don't know the spec's of your NAD mono block's but, I would assume they have more than enough to drive the Vandy's. If you do more than 75% HT I would say go with the Paradigms but, if you are looking for the better music speaker, it's a no brainer, go with the Vandy's

Good Luck,

Burton
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