Paradigm Reference Studio 80 v2 Floorstanding Speakers

Looks like it's been a while since a review has been posted, so.... I just scored a pair of the V2 80s about a month ago (couldn't resist for the price) & still think the V2 studio series are some of the best ever produced by Paradigm. These replace my...

Since these aren't made anymore I guess this review is for posterity and the used market... Having bounced around a bit over the past 10 or so years with respect to audio equipment I have so far owned these babies (80 v2) for about 3 years now and I...

I have read a few of the reviews of the Studio 80's and have to agree with most comments. I was using these as my stereo speakers with a Rotel Integrated RA-840BX4. Whenever friends would come and listen, they would ask where the sub-woofer was hidden....

What can I say that other reviewers haven't said! Transparency, great soundstage with good bass extension, smooth, silky highs thanks to the "soft aluminum dome" tweeters, and well-balanced midrange. A "break-in" period of 50 hours + is recommeded....