I'm getting a fantastic deal on them. I was able to find out they are the series 2.
Sound quality characteristics and perspective are incredibly personal. That is why opinions vary so wildly. To answer your question, I've heard all the Paradigms and think they look and sound somewhat cheap. I've auditioned the Vienna Imperials but wasn't moved.
I once listened to a pair of Wilson Sasha's perfectly dialed in playing acoustic Stones with top of the line Audio Research components- that was the best sound I've ever experienced. But, there are people on this forum and around the world that will tell you they are ugly, overpriced, mediocre performers.
Sound quality characteristics and perspective are incredibly personal. That is why opinions vary so wildly. To answer your question, I've heard all the Paradigms and think they look and sound somewhat cheap. I've auditioned the Vienna Imperials but wasn't moved.
I once listened to a pair of Wilson Sasha's perfectly dialed in playing acoustic Stones with top of the line Audio Research components- that was the best sound I've ever experienced. But, there are people on this forum and around the world that will tell you they are ugly, overpriced, mediocre performers.