Paradigm Earbuds

[Guinness6]

Yesterday Paradigm launched their new brand, Paradigm Shift, which will be offering earbuds, headphones and active speakers.

http://www.tedpublications.com/hi-fi...e-new-earbuds/

I have Bose headphones I was never really happy with and the cord is just starting to fray - talk about perfect timing! So yesterday I placed an order for a pair of earbuds and today I won a pair of earbuds! (Looks like my wife is getting an unexpected upgrade!)

If you 'like' them on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/shiftbyparadigm) you'll be eligible to win a pair as well... Good Luck!

[DBlackGT]

They have several new products coming out as well. Check out the new Paradigm Shift HERE

Powered Speakers:
A2 - Price: $279.99

Earbuds:
E1 - Price: $49.99
(Tuned to their Monitor 7 Series)

E2m - Price: $99.99
(Tuned to their Studio Series)

E3m - Price: $129.99
(Tuned to their Signature Series)

Headphones:
Coming Soon!

Gaming Headsets:
Coming Soon!

[Scarriere]

I ordered the E2m's last Friday. I haven't been able to find any V-Moda's so I'm giving these a shot.
I have Paradigm speakers, so I know the quality of the brand is excellent.

[Blu-Meanie]

Please let us know what you think of them after you break them in. I'm very interested in your assesment of them. Thanks.

[Scarriere]

Originally Posted by Blu-Meanie

Please let us know what you think of them after you break them in. I'm very interested in your assesment of them. Thanks.

I called my local store and the buds are still not in.
I like to support my local retailers (especially this one), but if I had ordered online I would've had 'em by now.

On a happier note, I am pretty positive they will be well-worth the wait!

[Scarriere]

I picked up my EM2's today but haven't opened the box yet. They said the 3's have shipped and will be here early next week. I'm having a case of upgradeitus and haven't even listened to them yet. I'll decide tomorrow on what I'll do.

Btw, I've suffered hearing loss because of my chosen profession(s) and I wouldn't recommend paying attention to my thoughts on sound quality. Just so you know.

[pentatonic]

Looking forward to your take on them, though it might take a few days of burn in to get the best out of them. I can't see Paradigm making a bad product.

[Scarriere]

Originally Posted by Scarriere

I picked up my EM2's today but haven't opened the box yet. They said the 3's have shipped and will be here early next week. I'm having a case of upgradeitus and haven't even listened to them yet. I'll decide tomorrow on what I'll do.

Btw, I've suffered hearing loss because of my chosen profession(s) and I wouldn't recommend paying attention to my thoughts on sound quality. Just so you know.

I did end up not opening the box and brought them back to wait for the e3's. Should be this week.
*crosses fingers*

I'll put up this link as an FYI:

http://www.paradigm.com/shift/headphones/reviews.php

[pentatonic]

Originally Posted by Scarriere

I did end up not opening the box and brought them back to wait for the e3's. Should be this week.
*crosses fingers*

I'll put up this link as an FYI:

http://www.paradigm.com/shift/headphones/reviews.php

You didn't even give them a listen buddy? I don't know how you did that, I wouldn't of been able to at least not listen to them. The upgrade though is probably a good one.

[Scarriere]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

You didn't even give them a listen buddy? I don't know how you did that, I wouldn't of been able to at least not listen to them. The upgrade though is probably a good one.

I didn't want to take a chance on trying to return them with an open box.
I know that even though the e2's would've been great, It'd bug me knowing there was something better I could've had. I just wanted to remove any future doubt. Hahaha!
They did say that the buds shipped last Friday and should be in this week.
I go back to work on Tuesday so if they aren't in by then, I will have a serious dilemma.
Have a great one Bro!

[pentatonic]

Gotcha. Hope they do make it to your place before you leave and keep us in the loop buddy.

[Scarriere]

I've had them a few weeks now and am kinda happy, but also a bit disappointed. The bass is very good. The best bass I've had since my V-Modas from years (and many earbuds) ago. The fit is also good, I don't get tired of wearing 'em.
But the upper end isn't very bright. I was expecting more. I am wondering how much hearing loss I actually have, cause I can't believe these buds aren't as awesome as I thought they'd be.
I am glad that I don't feel like I've just been ripped off like I have so many times when I buy new Ear Buds. I was expecting more, but these'll do.
If anyone is set on getting Paradigms, save a couple bucks and get the E2's.

*edit
I just want to reiterate that I have suffered some hearing loss. I don't notice it a lot, but it may be why I wasn't super-stoked about these buds. Paradigm has been awesome for a long time and these buds probably continue that trend.

[serenity]

The overall consensus from other reviews is the Paradigm headphones are on the rolled off side and tend to be quite warm.

[Scarriere]

These are reviews of the E3's that are on paradigms website:

http://http://www.avrev.com/home-the...-review-3.html

http://http://www.electronichouse.co..._e3m_ear_buds/

http://http://www.theaudiobeat.com/e..._shift_e3m.htm

http://http://hometheaterreview.com/...tors-reviewed/

http://http://www.technologytell.com...ft-e3m-earbud/

After reading them, It's not difficult to see that I am in the wrong (or rather, my hearing is) and these buds are, I am pleased to say, awesome!
I've had 'em a few weeks and whatever short-comings I may have said they had, there wasn't any.
I am very happy with these!

[DarylRSV4]

This review isn't so positive. Kind of disappointed as I'm in the market for new earbuds and was strongly considering these.

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/art...digm-shift-e3m