Thanks.
How do they compare in terms of tonality? One warmer than the other? Is the V2 by any chance more forgiving of sub-par recordings?
What is the V2's realistic -3 dB point (bass extension)?
(This deal looks hard to pass up..)
In these regards they are very close. The V-2 actually (by a small margin) has a slightly more accurate response, being a little be smoother.
Both have a great vocal region.
-3db down point on the V-2 will be mid 20's.
I'd put the V-2's up against anything, any speaker, at any price point. Only the V-1 and Super-V have clear advantages. It was a give and take comparison with the Orion, but in the end the V-2 won the most favor for its great mid-range. When you through in the "for the money" factor, the V-2 is a giant killer.