The Official Paradigm Speakers Thread

[Shagadelic]

Jeesh... not good. I don't get it? how can these replace studios?
You would think Sigs become studios, & sigs get upgraded to ribbons & higher end drivers.
If you want to shoot yourself in the foot?
Don't use a shotgun.

[Troll2fan]

I went to my local Paradigm dealer Friday and placed my order, which means I'll be joining the ranks of Paradigm owners soon.

Studio 100s (gloss black)
Millennia 30 (center) (I wanted the CC-690 but the WAF dictated a wall mount as the 690 was too large and not aesthetically pleasing)
SA-ADP (L/R surrounds)
SA-30 (rear surrounds)

SVS PC13-Ultra and PC12-Plus for my subs.

[Shagadelic]

nice move troll2
Might want to snatch up that 690 before it's too late.
stuff it in the closet/rafters

bass 'ez covered
& surrounds hogg heaven!!

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[Troll2fan]

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

nice move troll2
Might want to snatch up that 690 before it's too late.
stuff it in the closet/rafters

bass 'ez covered
& surrounds hogg heaven!!

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Thanks, and I like the way you think!

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by almo89

As per Paradigm's Facebook page, they have confirmed that the Prestige series will be in between Studios and Signatures. That's quite disappointing. Judging just by looks, it doesn't look as good as the Studios. It makes more sense that it would be an upgrade to the Monitors. A couple AVS forum members were able to demo these and said they don't sound as good as the Studios with the highs being to harsh, recessed mids and tighter bass. Seems more like a V shape sound. One of the AVS forum members asked the Paradigm rep at CEDIA about the future of the Studio line and the response was that they will slowly phase out the Studio line.

wow... I like my 100s

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by Troll2fan

I went to my local Paradigm dealer Friday and placed my order, which means I'll be joining the ranks of Paradigm owners soon.

Studio 100s (gloss black)
Millennia 30 (center) (I wanted the CC-690 but the WAF dictated a wall mount as the 690 was too large and not aesthetically pleasing)
SA-ADP (L/R surrounds)
SA-30 (rear surrounds)

SVS PC13-Ultra and PC12-Plus for my subs.

skip the 30 and get the 690 or 590 centre warm the wife up...

[AudioWarrior]

Originally Posted by deltadube

don't sound as good... where did you hear that from...?

cheers

A guy who heard them at CEDIA from AVS. I asked him if I should get them to replace my Sigs and Studio's and he told me they don't sound as good, that they sound cold and thin.

Design wise, they do look like a step down below the Studio's. They actually look like they're suppose to be situated between the Studio's and Monitors!

Disappointing really! I wonder what speakers I should go to now, if I decide it upgrade? Any suggestions?

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by AudioWarrior

A guy who heard them at CEDIA from AVS. I asked him if I should get them to replace my Sigs and Studio's and he told me they don't sound as good, that they sound cold and thin.

Design wise, they do look like a step down below the Studio's. They actually look like they're suppose to be situated between the Studio's and Monitors!

Disappointing really! I wonder what speakers I should go to now, if I decide it upgrade? Any suggestions?

looks wise they look good to me.. it all comes down to how they sound ...



I don't trust opinions from avs lol

[Shagadelic]

Audiowarrior
Deltadube

Pics of your set-up

A.W.- you have Sigs/Studio combo? damn, why the rush? sure K.O. combo
Focal / Dali / Dynaudio / Salk

Delta - neat/tidy cables. GLS plugs? what kinda cable?
missed the punch with pic/cables (like my 100's)

[Show spoiler]Prestige looks nice, MA silver rip. like I said Studios look better IMO.
with those prices, ribbons too

.

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

Audiowarrior
Deltadube

Pics of your set-up

A.W.- you have Sigs/Studio combo? damn, why the rush? sure K.O. combo
Focal / Dali / Dynaudio / Salk

Delta - neat/tidy cables. GLS plugs? what kinda cable?
missed the punch with pic/cables (like my 100's)

[Show spoiler]Prestige looks nice, MA silver rip. like I said Studios look better IMO.
with those prices, ribbons too

.

I haven't seen prices for new speakers yet..

cable are like a Mogami 3104 Neglex Speaker Cable

really flexible 350 strand count sound great to me..

I sell cables in Canada..

sewell spades and plugs

heres a pair with a rich looking nymax finished

[AudioWarrior]

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

Audiowarrior
Deltadube

Pics of your set-up

A.W.- you have Sigs/Studio combo? damn, why the rush?

I have the Sigs v.1 in cherry. I want something more refined in the high-end. I may go with the Sigs v.3 if I catch them on sale? I'm looking for something that won't break the bank and that have a fuller sound in the midrange compared to the Digms.

Prestige looks nice, MA silver rip

Haha, I was going to say the same thing!

[Shagadelic]

[Show spoiler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWlJdSguolY

Fish On @ the ~gon.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings?utf..._text=paradigm

$ave a Buck & good luck...

[almo89]

Deltadube is right that it ultimately comes down to how it sounds. Looks is all about personal preference. I just personally think the boxy design makes it look a step down from Studios, but the gloss dark garnet finish is very similar to the 30th anniversary speakers which looked awesome. It's hard to base opinions of sound off of a few people from another forum, but just on looks alone, I'm going to get the Studio 100s now. I've already demoed them and know that I like them.

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by almo89

Deltadube is right that it ultimately comes down to how it sounds. Looks is all about personal preference. I just personally think the boxy design makes it look a step down from Studios, but the gloss dark garnet finish is very similar to the 30th anniversary speakers which looked awesome. It's hard to base opinions of sound off of a few people from another forum, but just on looks alone, I'm going to get the Studio 100s now. I've already demoed them and know that I like them.

100s are a very good overall speaker ... to improve the sound bring in
some mono block power and a nice analog pre amp!!!
enjoy the new speakers.. break them in slowly eh...

cheers

[almo89]

Originally Posted by deltadube

100s are a very good overall speaker ... to improve the sound bring in
some mono block power and a nice analog pre amp!!!
enjoy the new speakers.. break them in slowly eh...

cheers

Will do! Well kinda... My first step is to get the Studio 100s and then when I saved enough, I'll get a power amp. Probably won't get 2 mono blocks because of price and space, but I think a good 2 channel power amp with good clean power will do the trick. Once everything is set up, I'll will be using my AVR as a pre amp for the next little bit until I can save up for a nice one. One step at a time haha

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by almo89

Will do! Well kinda... My first step is to get the Studio 100s and then when I saved enough, I'll get a power amp. Probably won't get 2 mono blocks because of price and space, but I think a good 2 channel power amp with good clean power will do the trick. Once everything is set up, I'll will be using my AVR as a pre amp for the next little bit until I can save up for a nice one. One step at a time haha

xpa 2 at emotiva... if your mostly stereo.. but if you do a lot of movies
grab the xpa 5...

xpa 5 and 2x xpa 1s would be ideal!!!

cheers

[almo89]

Originally Posted by deltadube

xpa 2 at emotiva... if your mostly stereo.. but if you do a lot of movies
grab the xpa 5...

xpa 5 and 2x xpa 1s would be ideal!!!

cheers

Yeah I'm looking at Emotiva's since they seem to offer the best bang for your buck. I use my system for movies too, so the XPA5 seems to be the best bet. 200 watts of continuous power at 8 ohms seems pretty good.

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by almo89

Yeah I'm looking at Emotiva's since they seem to offer the best bang for your buck. I use my system for movies too, so the XPA5 seems to be the best bet. 200 watts of continuous power at 8 ohms seems pretty good.

I started off with an xpa 3 for my 100s and 690 wow what a difference
it made over my denon...

going to the mono blocks was not as big of a jump.. but still improved the sq.


adding the xsp 1 pre amp brought a lot of refinement to the sound another jump up!!! ..

im just a novice.. but I like it...

cheers

[almo89]

Originally Posted by deltadube

I started off with an xpa 3 for my 100s and 690 wow what a difference
it made over my denon...

going to the mono blocks was not as big of a jump.. but still improved the sq.


adding the xsp 1 pre amp brought a lot of refinement to the sound another jump up!!! ..

im just a novice.. but I like it...

cheers

Yeah I'm pretty sure using the Studio 100s on my Yamaha AVR at first will be underwhelming. I won't crank it as much either to avoid over working them until I get the XPA5. Can't wait until I get everything! I tried to go to Audio and Video to get the speakers today, but they are closed for some reason. The one Tuesday I get off, they close. Will have to wait for another time...

[Troll2fan]

Originally Posted by almo89

Yeah I'm pretty sure using the Studio 100s on my Yamaha AVR at first will be underwhelming. I won't crank it as much either to avoid over working them until I get the XPA5. Can't wait until I get everything! I tried to go to Audio and Video to get the speakers today, but they are closed for some reason. The one Tuesday I get off, they close. Will have to wait for another time...

I'm excited to receive mine too, but it will be another week since I just ordered mine last Friday.

I also purchased the XPA5 and I only plan on using my Onkyo to power my two rear surrounds. I wanted to go with the XPA5 and 2, but I'd spent enough money as it was on the speakers, AV cabinet, TV, AVR, cables, etc.