paradigm paradigm?

[rpgonzalez]

I noticed reviews (audioholics) of both Paradigm studio 40's and 60's, yet received different marks with respect to eachother.

The 40s with stands cost about the same as the 60's without stands.

Is it a no brainer to chose 60's, or do the 40's for some reason have an advantage?

H/K receiver
dvd/cd: nakamichi 10-s
sub: velodyne fsx-12
midsized room with carpet


OR...would I rather gain benefit from a good amp using the H/K AVR as a pre-amp.

[gene]

The Paradigm Studio 40v2 and Studio 60v2 are very similar in design with the exception being in overall cabinet volume and the resultant low end bass extension.

I felt that the Studio 40v2 had a slightly better midrange performance and imaged a tad better than the 60v2’s mostly because of the smaller cabinet and possibly more inert construction.  If you plan on using these speakers in a 5.1 multi-channel surround configuration, then the added bass of the 60v2’s becomes a moot point.  However, if you intend to use these speakers in medium to large sized rooms for two channel applications without a subwoofer, then you may wish to consider the 60v2’s.  

As for our ratings comparisons, please realize when we do face off reviews and tally the points in the subjective comparison tables, the values are relative to each other and not absolute.

IE.  If we were to directly compare the 40v2 and 60v2, they would rate very similarly in build quality, and overall fidelity, with the 60v2’s edging out the 40v2’s in bass extension and macro dynamics, while the 40v2’s would hold a slight upper hand over the 60v2’s with respect to midrange clarity and imaging.

However, my best advice to you is go and take a listen to both of these models for yourself in the same set-up (IE. Electronics, Room, Source, etc). This will help you determine as to which speakers sounds best to you.

[rpgonzalez]

great advice! Better midrange eh? I think Ill listen to the two and pay particular attention to the interaction of my subwoofer with the models. Yes, I listen to music mostly...so the 60's may be better...however, the velodyne Im sure would covers the 40's ***. Ill let you know what I think...

...well what I really think is that thiels have impressed me the most, but fav.s are 7k. ouch

[RLA]

Hi
What Thiels did you listen too? the MCS-1 or the 1.6 ?  
You must love the mellow liquid  midrange as I do
I can't afford them either If you like these you have to give the RBH  Signature LSE  line a listen make sure they are the
Limited Special Edition they will lull you and make your toe tap at the same time very few speakers can do emotion
If you find one that makes you tear up and then bounce in your seat Its a keeper

I am interested in a Paradigm Studio 5.1 home theater setup with the 60's for the front R & L. As I see there is an extensive review of the DA4ES on this site , does anyone know if these speakers would be a good match for this receiver in terms of power requirements , brigthness, etc. ?

[gene]

I believe the Sony 4ES would be a good match with the Paradigm Speaker Package.   In the future, you could always add an external power amp to power the Studio 60's, and use the Sony internal amps to power another room.

Thanks GDS. In fact, I eventually would like to configure my system with an external amp for stereo listening. Maybe something in the Stereophile class B catagory. When I auditioned the Studio 60's they were powered by a McIntosh amp and they sounded awsome! The salesman said the Paradigms (all studio-60's, cc, adp's) like a lot of power. That is why I am concerned that the 4ES might not have the power to drive all these speakers at loud movie-type levels.

[jeffvee]

What do you think about the Studio 20's?

[rushwj]

I love my studio 20's. i think Gene is correct (no surprise there) that the difference b/w the 40's and 60's is the bass effect from the cabinet. Then 20's are quite nice by themselves in a small room w/ decent bass extension all things considered. however, they benefit and meld very well w/ a good subwoofer. if i were to upgrade from my 20's it would be straight to the 100's. just my two cents.