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Paradigm Studio 100 V3 versus the Paradigm S8 V1

Hi All ,
 I am currently using the Studio 100 V3's in a dedicated 2ch system ( music only) and want to move them to another room , I have found a good deal on some S8's to replace them in my main room , question is , would they be a step up from the 100's or a lateral move , my problem is the closest Paradigm dealer is 2 hrs away and all he has is a used pair of S8 V3's which will not sound the same due to the tweeter and the ones I'm considering are abour 3 1/2 hrs away . Powered by all Rotel separates and no subs . 

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bozoe
mofojo
2,171 posts
 
Yes they will be much better IMO. I've owned 100 v.2 and S4 v.1, S4 v.2, and S2 v.3. They were all much better than the Studio. 
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falconquest
1,108 posts
 
You will not be displeased with the S8's I have owned the Studio 100's and heard the S8's many times. They are a leap forward. Enjoy!
jafant
18,804 posts
 
Another +vote for the S8 model.   Happy Listening!
soix
8,655 posts
 
If I were you I'd take the opportunity to listen to some other speakers rather than jumping on another pair of Paradigms.  Nothing against Paradigm at all, but there are tons of excellent competitors in this price range.  Three I'd recommend auditioning if possible would be Joseph Audio, Vandersteen, and ProAc -- any of which I'd take over Paradigm (BTW I had your Studio 100s in my system on demo so I'm familiar with the sound).  Just perusing the Audiogon speaker listings, there are models from PMC, Revel, Usher, Reference 3a, and Joseph Audio at $4k or less that are worth a serious look versus the S8.  Just sayin', there are lots of options.  If you give more of an idea of specifically what you're looking to improve upon and what aspects of speaker performance are most important to you along with budget, you'll get lots of other good recommendations here. 

Ill just add add that at this level you'll eventually want to upgrade your upstream electronics to get the most out of the speakers.  Personally I'd start with the preamp FWIW.  Best of luck in whatever you decide. 
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