The Official Paradigm Speakers Thread

[azereus]

Just curious, what do you guys use to clean your speakers? I noticed that mine are quite dusty and was about to clean them and stopped short of spraying the pledge. Would cleaners like that be safe?

[-DLS-]

Originally Posted by azereus

Just curious, what do you guys use to clean your speakers? I noticed that mine are quite dusty and was about to clean them and stopped short of spraying the pledge. Would cleaners like that be safe?

I use the 360 Swiffer duster that can extend and fold in different angles to dust my gear.. usually once a week and every now and then when vacuuming I'll use the soft bristle brush to vacuum the grills. The Swiffer is is really good even fits under some of my components.

[lDlisturb3d]

Hey Fellas one quick question. Am losing alot of quality if i chose to buy a monitor speaker that is older in class. Like v.3. I know the design is different but will i be losing a great amount of quality stepping down in versions?

[lDlisturb3d]

The reason why i asked this is a noticed the Monitor 11's v.3 i think it is has 3 mid range drivers vs. the v.6 which only has 2. Help me out guys. Im kinda confused.

[erict]

Originally Posted by azereus

Just curious, what do you guys use to clean your speakers? I noticed that mine are quite dusty and was about to clean them and stopped short of spraying the pledge. Would cleaners like that be safe?

I wouldn't see any harm using pledge to clean the cabinets since it's safe for your furniture finishes. The only thing by using pledge is it would show any spots you missed.

[Fors*]

I simply dust mine with a micro-fiber cloth, like the ones you use to clean the TV screen. No solution or anything, but simply dust them occassionally.

[lDlisturb3d]

Hey will someone answer my question above

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Hey will someone answer my question above

I would believe that some sonic detail would be lost in the older versions. Think about it, why would they come out with a newer version, if it wasn't better than the previous one? However, some of those gains are marginal and some are greater than others. Better materials and design should improve the quality of the sound, but to what degree really depends on your own ears. Coming from a Polk set-up, even the Monitor 7 v.3's sounded impressive to me, with better separation of the highs, mids and lows, which translated into superior imaging and detail IMO.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

The reason why i asked this is a noticed the Monitor 11's v.3 i think it is has 3 mid range drivers vs. the v.6 which only has 2. Help me out guys. Im kinda confused.

For what it's worth I have Monitor 11 v4's and v5's and I prefer the sound of the v4's...they sound more neutral to me whereas the 5's sound a little too bright.

I have since moved the v5's to my rears and the v4's are the mains after initially having the v5's in the front. I do quite a lot of 2-channel listening and have preferred the sound of the v4's.

The whole "play it loud" campaign that was brought in with the v5's doesn't sit well with me...after all clarity and fidelity are far more important than loudness. I look forward to moving to the Studio line sometime in the future or if I can afford it I may consider looking at Totem speakers.

[lDlisturb3d]

Thanks fors and doby.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Thanks fors and dolby.

I think we are both trying to say that is it usually comes down to what sounds good to your ears......but never underestimate older speakers, they can surprise you!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Fors*

I think we are both trying to say that is it usually comes down to what sounds good to your ears......but never underestimate older speakers, they can surprise you!

like it told you before im seriously thinking about buying old. I saw some studio 100 v.3 for 800 bucks and they were in mint condition. Yes the style is out of date but im not really worried about the style vs. the sound quality.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

like it told you before im seriously thinking about buying old. I saw some studio 100 v.3 for 800 bucks and they were in mint condition. Yes the style is out of date but im not really worried about the style vs. the sound quality.

Oh man....a pair of Studio 100 v.3 for $800? I would jump on that deal if I could....nice find!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Oh man....a pair of Studio 100 v.3 for $800? I would jump on that deal if I could....nice find!

i would tell you were but i don't wanna spoil my hook up lol. I know you understand

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

i would tell you were but i don't wanna spoil my hook up lol. I know you understand

I believe I do.........good job!

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

like it told you before im seriously thinking about buying old. I saw some studio 100 v.3 for 800 bucks and they were in mint condition. Yes the style is out of date but im not really worried about the style vs. the sound quality.

Dude...you better get those pronto.
I don't think they look out of date at all.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Morrissey

Dude...you better get those pronto.

im debating, im scared they are jacked up. Discussion discussion.... This is too much stress.

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

im debating, im scared they are jacked up. Discussion discussion.... This is too much stress.

Ahhhh...I see. Yeah you don't want that then.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Morrissey

Ahhhh...I see. Yeah you don't want that then.

nothings never free, and things aren't always as good as they sound so im still researching right now.

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

nothings never free, and things aren't always as good as they sound so im still researching right now.

What's your budget? I'm guessing you are looking for a centre as well?
Just as a comparison, there is a pair of 100s V4 for sale on Audiogon for $1700. So $800 for V3 is pretty darn good IMO.