Paradigm Studio v2 VS. Vandersteen 2Ce Signature ?


I've recently been "auditioning" a pair of Studio 60 v3's and found their sound to be much more suitable to my taste in music over my current pair of Triangle Antal XS. I've not heard the Vandersteen speakers but heard they sound pretty good. Some negative comments I heard about the speakers is that they lack transparency and extention in the treble. Switching from a pair of Antals to these speakers sounds like it would be a complete opposite, but how do they compare against the Paradigm Studios? Who owns a pair of these 2Ce Signatures and how is their value rating? I'm using a pair of NAD C 272 mono blocks with an NAD DVD player. I listen to a range of music including rock, classical, electronic, folk, and more.
jwglista

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Just to throw one in from the other side of the tracks, I really do not care for the 2CE Signatures, to me they are just too thick and round, though I can certainly hear their many fine strengths. Though I have not heard the 60s, I have spent some time with the Studio 20s and I would pick them in a New York minute over the Vandys. All personal preference, I suppose; it's what flaws you can live with. The decision should be easy though, don't sound too much alike.
"90% of the speakers out there are bright." Totally disagree. Most recordings are bright from being run through miles of cheap cable and op amps. Most rooms are bright from a lack of acoustical treatments. Nothing wrong with compensating with a smooth speaker, but that doesn't make most speakers bright.