Quote Originally Posted by anamorphic96
Do you have the same opinion of the V3 Studios compared to the LSI's now ? I found the the new tweeter more laid back and smoother compared to the V2.
I think Paradigm did a good job at refining the Studio line in the V3. Usually a new version isn't a big change but this time I think the improvements were more noteworthy. However I can't say I heard much difference with the tweeter. To me the most obvious improvements were more substantial anyway, better imaging and a wider soundstage and a tighter bass response...I didn't get the sense that the treble was any smoother in my demo's. I think Paradigm's designers like brighter speakers anyway, most of their lines have always been relatively bright compared to some competitors.

That said, it's not like the Studio's are bad at the top end. Just that the LSi's are better. I guess it comes down to preference, I'd rather a better midrange and an average high frequency performance than the reverse, maybe that's Paradigm's approach? I think there's more important information below 3000 Hz.

Tough call on whether the v.3's would be better than the LSi9's. I'm trying not to be biased because I went with Paradigm, but I think the Polk's are easily a match for them, and personal taste will decide in the end.