The Official Paradigm Speakers Thread

[aces high]

Originally Posted by Ryan Peddle

I must say, my new ADP590s are an incredible surround sound speaker. Wow, what a sound stage they throw. It's simply amazing how large the scope of sound come from this speakers.

I was worried going into getting these that my many many years of using DR speakers that I wouldn't like the disperse sound that the ADP speakers create.

Boy was I wrong. Lots of detail, but now from a large area and really makes sound move around the room better.

So my system is now complete (for now ). Studio 100s, CC690, ADP590s, and the Sub15. NAD T175 and M25, Panamax M5400PM (which did an incredible job as well getting rid of a pesky hiss and adding a little more dimension to the sound). Sources being the PS3, HDA2 HDDVD player and Rogers PVR.

So if I jumped in my Delorean and went back 10 years my system was Monitor 7V2, CC370V2, MiniMonitorV2, PW2200 powered by a Yahama receiver. Back then, I frequented Whitby Audio for my equipment and always dreamed of owning the Studio series, but never did I think I would put it together. 10 years later I have my dream system. Now I just need to get my butt in gear and finish the basement and start putting money away for the Runco LS5 projector. More dreams...

Congrats on the new ADP's, I just picked up a pair of Sig ADP 1's this week myself. They should be here next week. Now that I'm only using five channels I find I don't really miss the surround backs, the ADP's do a wonderful job at filling the room on they're own. When I get another two channels of amplification I think I'll try heights instead of surround backs. Right now I'm trying to downsize my system and go with a Sig bookshelf setup with dual Sub 15's. I'm glad your enjoying your new speakers and you've put together a very nice system. Do you think a single Sub 15 is going to be enough in your basement?

[-DLS-]

Congrats again Ryan!

I haven't been able to keep up on everyone's equipment so if there are any new or existing members that I don't have on the first post you can PM me if you want it posted.. Also any updated gear since I know things can change alot very quick

[biotechsmc]

I'd like to purchase a pair of s8 in gloss black but this is my dilema. I live in Hawaii and there are no dealers in the entire state (I know it sucks ).

When I called paradigm I was told that under their rules since I don't have in dealer in my state and I'm separted from the mainland by 2500+ miles it is ok for a dealer in the continental US to sell them to me via the telephone, and ship it (costs $350 each, ouch ).

My questions are as follows: what is the average street price of one, I think msrp is $4300 each, and second does anyone know of a dealer that gives a discount that way I can lessen the impact of $700 or more for shipping.

If not I'll just have to sell my signature center5 channel and switch to psb synchrony ones instead since these are now availble on the internet.

Thanks

[sandman922]

Originally Posted by Ryan Peddle

I must say, my new ADP590s are an incredible surround sound speaker. Wow, what a sound stage they throw. It's simply amazing how large the scope of sound come from this speakers.

I was worried going into getting these that my many many years of using DR speakers that I wouldn't like the disperse sound that the ADP speakers create.

Boy was I wrong. Lots of detail, but now from a large area and really makes sound move around the room better.

So my system is now complete (for now ). Studio 100s, CC690, ADP590s, and the Sub15. NAD T175 and M25, Panamax M5400PM (which did an incredible job as well getting rid of a pesky hiss and adding a little more dimension to the sound). Sources being the PS3, HDA2 HDDVD player and Rogers PVR.

So if I jumped in my Delorean and went back 10 years my system was Monitor 7V2, CC370V2, MiniMonitorV2, PW2200 powered by a Yahama receiver. Back then, I frequented Whitby Audio for my equipment and always dreamed of owning the Studio series, but never did I think I would put it together. 10 years later I have my dream system. Now I just need to get my butt in gear and finish the basement and start putting money away for the Runco LS5 projector. More dreams...

hey ryan congratulations on all of your new equipment and i love that picture of your dog next to your cc690 he has that look like how the heck are we going to get that big box up them stairs

[rana_kirti]

Guys I heard the Studio 20 and liked it for stereo use. It's gonna be placed in my desk and will be placed close or the wall as the desk is against the wall.

1. Do you guys feel the Studio 20 would be perfect for my scenario since it is front ported...?

2. How does the Studio 20 compare to PSB Synchrony 2B...? Anyone heard both...?

Thanks

[majek 60]

Has anyone here mounted their Studio 20's from the ceiling.

I have to do this for my Rear's in my new 5.1 Setup.

I am looking at Ominmout 30.0 CA and Omnimount 20.0.

Also Panavise 120240B.

My concerns are, can the speaker enclosure support them hanging from the top of the speaker.

The size of the mount to the speaker is large and my have to modify to support from the bottom.

Please let me know.

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by biotechsmc

I'd like to purchase a pair of s8 in gloss black but this is my dilema. I live in Hawaii and there are no dealers in the entire state (I know it sucks ).

When I called paradigm I was told that under their rules since I don't have in dealer in my state and I'm separted from the mainland by 2500+ miles it is ok for a dealer in the continental US to sell them to me via the telephone, and ship it (costs $350 each, ouch ).

My questions are as follows: what is the average street price of one, I think msrp is $4300 each, and second does anyone know of a dealer that gives a discount that way I can lessen the impact of $700 or more for shipping.

If not I'll just have to sell my signature center5 channel and switch to psb synchrony ones instead since these are now availble on the internet.

Thanks

Ive heard of dealers that give discounts primarily from canadian paradigm owners so id start there if i was you. my experience of buying my cc-690 from a dealer was pretty brutal lol i payed sticker price and didnt get it for 6 weeks

[B.Hulk]

Good evening gentlemen! The Up-Grade bug has bitten me once again. Just posted My CC390 v.5 & 9's v.5 on ebay. If anyone is interested feel free to pm me. Thanks

[aces high]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

Good evening gentlemen! The Up-Grade bug has bitten me once again. Just posted My CC390 v.5 & 9's v.5 on ebay. If anyone is interested feel free to pm me. Thanks

What are you looking to replace them with?

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by aces high

What are you looking to replace them with?

The Studio's are at the top of my list

[aces high]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

The Studio's are at the top of my list

Which models are you going to be looking at?

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by aces high

Which models are you going to be looking at?

The Studio 100's & CC690

[stevo]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

The Studio 100's & CC690

Most excellent choice

[aces high]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

The Studio 100's & CC690

Nice!

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by stevo

Most excellent choice

Originally Posted by aces high

Nice!

Thanks guys! But! Have to sell-off the Monitors before I can make any moves

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by stevo

Most excellent choice

Originally Posted by aces high

Nice!

I've not heard them yet...Are they on the warn, neutral or on the bright side?

[poogie]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

Thanks guys! But! Have to sell-off the Monitors before I can make any moves

Don't worry, a lot of new starters will try to get your monitors.

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by poogie

Don't worry, a lot of new starters will try to get your monitors.

Thanks Poogie
Lets see how the auction does! It end in about 6 days

[B.Hulk]

Originally Posted by poogie

Don't worry, a lot of new starters will try to get your monitors.

Awesome setup BTW

[Zyclone]

Originally Posted by B.Hulk

I've not heard them yet...Are they on the warn, neutral or on the bright side?

i would say neutral im just running a pair of studio 20's as fronts