Paradigm Signature S6 v.2 or Vienna Acoustic Beethoven Baby Grands?

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by Chizzap30

What do you mean by dynamic? When I hear that I think of when a speaker can play the subtle parts as well as the loud or intense parts and be detailed (and I feel the vienna's do that well).

What do you feel is lacking from the Mozarts to bring about the idea of upgrading?

I can't help if I think your gain can be my gain too

Yup thats what i mean as dynamic, and while yes the viennas do that well in their own regard like i said before i just prefer a "brighter" speaker for HT. Its just a personal preference kinda thing.

I also really like paradigm center channels. While the Maestro Grand is great, it can at times be "chesty". That is pretty much the main complaint about it.

[Chizzap30]

Do you have any of the speaker levels adjusted on the marantz? If so, what do you have the center at compared to the fronts?

[SammyG]

Originally Posted by bigred7078

Yup thats what i mean as dynamic, and while yes the viennas do that well in their own regard like i said before i just prefer a "brighter" speaker for HT. Its just a personal preference kinda thing.

I also really like paradigm center channels. While the Maestro Grand is great, it can at times be "chesty". That is pretty much the main complaint about it.

I love the looks of the Paradigm centers as well, they look mean don't you think.

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by Chizzap30

Do you have any of the speaker levels adjusted on the marantz? If so, what do you have the center at compared to the fronts?

lol its perfectly level matched. Its just a known characteristic of the Maestro.

[Chizzap30]

So they are all set to 0? or was it adjusted with a SPL? I'm just curious because I know that Sumiko with the STAR training general lowers the center channel about 1 to 2db

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by Chizzap30

So they are all set to 0? or was it adjusted with a SPL? I'm just curious because I know that Sumiko with the STAR training general lowers the center channel about 1 to 2db

it was adjusted with an SPL meter.

[prerich]

I said I wouldn't vote because I like both speakers (and I do!!!) but I see the stalemate and I want to break it so here's my vote!!! Sumiko gets it this time !!!!

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by prerich

I said I wouldn't vote because I like both speakers (and I do!!!) but I see the stalemate and I want to break it so here's my vote!!! Sumiko gets it this time !!!!

lol well its a stalemate again now.

[bigred7078]

i've got an appointment at Hi-Fi Fo-Fum this coming Tuesday of the Paradigm S8's. I've been struggling to find a dealer who actually has a demo pair and my Rep finally hooked me up lol.

I'm very intrigued by the Beryllium tweeter, i can't wait to here them. I'll let everyone know my thoughts soon.

[JasonR]

I bet your auditioning area looks something like this!

Originally Posted by JasonR

I also had the pleasure of listening to the Paradigm Signature Series. Dear lord, what an amazing speaker.

Enjoy, they are great sounding speakers.

[rded]

Big Red: I must ask,why limit your self to just the above choices?? There are more brands out there that are neutral and "laid back"....

[Johnny Vinyl]

Yep! I know of at least 2!

John

[rded]

Originally Posted by John72953

Yep! I know of at least 2!

John

Really?? Do tell....

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by rded

Really?? Do tell....

I won't tell...in fact, I won't need to as my avatar is pretty self-explanantory . I do love those Viennas though....

John

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by rded

Big Red: I must ask,why limit your self to just the above choices?? There are more brands out there that are neutral and "laid back"....

why do you say im limiting myself?

I've seen more than my fair share of brands, been to several GTG's and traveled across states to listen to various companies speakers. I also work at an audio shop and get numerous speakers in all the time.

I would not say im limiting myself, but more or less narrowing down to 2 different spectrums of performance in the audio that i like.

If i go Paradigm then i will be building a separate 2-channel system. If i decide to stick with VA then thats that. I like what i like man

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by John72953

Yep! I know of at least 2!

John

lol i know which ones!

[rded]

Originally Posted by John72953

I won't tell...in fact, I won't need to as my avatar is pretty self-explanantory . I do love those Viennas though....

John

I knew it!!!

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by JasonR

I bet your auditioning area looks something like this!





Enjoy, they are great sounding speakers.

hehe you are very vey sneaky

[rded]

Originally Posted by bigred7078

why do you say im limiting myself?

I've seen more than my fair share of brands, been to several GTG's and traveled across states to listen to various companies speakers. I also work at an audio shop and get numerous speakers in all the time.

I would not say im limiting myself, but more or less narrowing down to 2 different spectrums of performance in the audio that i like.

If i go Paradigm then i will be building a separate 2-channel system. If i decide to stick with VA then thats that. I like what i like man

I guess you already made up your mind. Personally, I'd go with the VAs.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by bigred7078

why do you say im limiting myself?

We don't know what you've listened to, but I suppose we know what you've narrowed it down to. And that's cool. We like what we like!

I hope that for the 2-channel setup you'll be using the Viennas though? I think the Paradigms are stronger in the HT department, but for musicality the Viennas are the only choice....in my humble opinion.

John