The Official Paradigm Speakers Thread - Page 71 - Blu-ray Forum

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkingGhost

The wife and I auditioned the Studio 20's v6 on Saturday. I was stunned by the sound they produced without a woofer in the mix (pure two-channel demo). The dealer nearest me wanted a pretty penny, and the stands with simply snowballed to $1650+Tax. While I like Paradigm's sound, that was more than what I cared to spend for a two-channel listening room for the wife.

My theater, on the other hand, has Paradigm Studio 100's, ADP's, and CC, but they are v2. Just now upgrading the power going into them. I wonder what non-Atlanta dealers are asking for the v6 20's in Rosenut. Atlanta is not cheap.

Actually the Studios are only up to V5. The Monitor line is up to V6. Like I said before on this thread....I love the Studio 20s.

GAWD · 07-06-2010, 01:28 PM

Guys what's a fair price to pay for a MINT pair of Studio 100 v2? Black not the more expensive veneer models. Is 1000$ Canadian good? 900$?

Over the weekend the wife and I auditioned some JM LAB Focal 816s...a full 5.1 setup. Dealer wanted 3400$+tx. It sounded nice, real nice but didn't sound 2000$ more than what I paid for my current 40v2 setup.

I'm still thinking the older Studio 20 and 40s v2 can keep up with today's speakers.

prerich · 07-06-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GAWD

I'm still thinking the older Studio 20 and 40s v2 can keep up with today's speakers.

I'm not sure about that (IMHO). I'm a vintage speaker nut, and I have sold Paradigms before - the Studio 20, 40, 60, 100 (original and series 2). I have also heard the newer ones - and IMHO, Paradigm is one of the few speakers that actually sound better when they upgrade a product. Many speakers have taken a step backwards for the sake of beauty, but not Paradigm. They make their speakers progressively better each time. Don't get me wrong though - the older Studio are no slouch and can keep up with today's speakers (with the exception of their own newer incarnations). I would put a studio 40v2 up against alot of newer speakers and would choose the 40 over them. Only compared with themselves will you really like the newer Paradigms more - and that's really saying something. Paradigm is a fine company that waste no effort in just retooling a speaker, they really upgrade it.

prerich · 07-06-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

you would be pleased upgrade to anything from the klipsch satelites... esp a nice pair of speakers like Paradigms....

and yes, you are correct.

dobyblue · 07-06-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkingGhost

The dealer nearest me wanted a pretty penny, and the stands with simply snowballed to $1650+Tax. While I like Paradigm's sound, that was more than what I cared to spend for a two-channel listening room for the wife.

Those stands are ridiculously priced. My CC-370v4 was $399 CDN and the stand for it is also $400! I bought the VTI DFC-19 for $60 and couldn't be happier with it.

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Originally Posted by -DLS-

Just added a nice recent review of v3 Signature S6/C3/ADP3/Sub 1/PBK Speaker System to first post.

Hot damn, I want me a SUB 1.

If it can handily best 2 Servo 15v2's then I think I will sell my Servo 15v2 and look for a SUB1. I should be able to get around $1,200~$1,500 for my Servo as it is in excellent condition. That review is great.

The SUB 2 is miles out of my $range. I always like the way Martin Logan did their Depth and Descent subs with the tri-array of drivers equally positioned, I have no doubt the SUB 1 would probably embarrass the SUB 25 as well, nevermind the SUB 2.

BarkingGhost · 07-06-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GAWD

Guys what's a fair price to pay for a MINT pair of Studio 100 v2? Black not the more expensive veneer models. Is 1000$ Canadian good? 900$?

Over the weekend the wife and I auditioned some JM LAB Focal 816s...a full 5.1 setup. Dealer wanted 3400$+tx. It sounded nice, real nice but didn't sound 2000$ more than what I paid for my current 40v2 setup.

I'm still thinking the older Studio 20 and 40s v2 can keep up with today's speakers.

Someone in Anderson, SC, USA has a pair for ~$800 on eBay. While that is a nice drive for me, I do not know about the owner shipping to Canada. I have a Paradigm v2 setup (100's in rosenut. ADP's and CC) and love them. I thought about this person on eBay, but I do not do business with eBay.

Coincidentally, a local Paradigm dealers has a pair of Focal Cobalt 816's, but I do not know if they are 816, 816s, or the Jubilee editions. In black Ashe finish for US$1100.

Someone told me they were brighter than the 'digm's I have, but the original 816's (not the 816s) had problems.

BarkingGhost · 07-06-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Those stands are ridiculously priced. My CC-370v4 was $399 CDN and the stand for it is also $400! I bought the VTI DFC-19 for $60 and couldn't be happier with it.

Hot damn, I want me a SUB 1.

If it can handily best 2 Servo 15v2's then I think I will sell my Servo 15v2 and look for a SUB1. I should be able to get around $1,200~$1,500 for my Servo as it is in excellent condition. That review is great.

The SUB 2 is miles out of my $range. I always like the way Martin Logan did their Depth and Descent subs with the tri-array of drivers equally positioned, I have no doubt the SUB 1 would probably embarrass the SUB 25 as well, nevermind the SUB 2.

Nice! Thanks for that information, doby.

GAWD · 07-06-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkingGhost

Someone in Anderson, SC, USA has a pair for ~$800 on eBay. While that is a nice drive for me, I do not know about the owner shipping to Canada. I have a Paradigm v2 setup (100's in rosenut. ADP's and CC) and love them. I thought about this person on eBay, but I do not do business with eBay.

Yeah add shipping to that and the exchange to CAD dollars and there you go we're at the 1000$ mark. Seems like the going rate then.

callas01 · 07-06-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GAWD

Yeah add shipping to that and the exchange to CAD dollars and there you go we're at the 1000$ mark. Seems like the going rate then.

Have you tried this website
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com

I found these in just 1 minute
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/detai..._v2__cc470_v3/

GAWD · 07-06-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

Have you tried this website
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com

I found these in just 1 minute
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/detai..._v2__cc470_v3/

Yeah I'm on there every day. Missed out on some NEW OLD stock for Studio 20v4s :-(

I also found some Studio 80v2 for 725$ shipped.

I don't buy new lol can't afford it. Unless it's crazy pricing I usually look used.

As for dealers giving out deals...only deal I ever got new was my center channel. Everything else I've gotten MAYBE 10% off sticker.

Used market has some gems at time.

Still debating if the 100s are worth it at 1000$. Closest new I've seen in that price range is the Studio 10s at 1k and Studio 20s ar 1200$.

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GAWD

Yeah I'm on there every day. Missed out on some NEW OLD stock for Studio 20v4s :-(

I also found some Studio 80v2 for 725$ shipped.

I don't buy new lol can't afford it. Unless it's crazy pricing I usually look used.

As for dealers giving out deals...only deal I ever got new was my center channel. Everything else I've gotten MAYBE 10% off sticker.

Used market has some gems at time.

Still debating if the 100s are worth it at 1000$. Closest new I've seen in that price range is the Studio 10s at 1k and Studio 20s ar 1200$.

If it were me in your situation....I would rather pay $1200 for the Studio 20s v5 than $1000 for the Studio 100s v2. Or look for something used in the Monitor v5 series for $1000.

Fors* · 07-06-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

If it were me in your situation....I would rather pay $1200 for the Studio 20s v5 than $1000 for the Studio 100s v2. Or look for something used in the Monitor v5 series for $1000.

How well do the Studio 20's v.5 hold up with music?

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

How well do the Studio 20's v.5 hold up with music?

Beautifully....when I demoed the Studio 20 I listened to HT 20% and Music 80%. They sounded very detailed and natural. They really sounded like my Studio 60 floorstanders actually.

callas01 · 07-06-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

If it were me in your situation....I would rather pay $1200 for the Studio 20s v5 than $1000 for the Studio 100s v2. Or look for something used in the Monitor v5 series for $1000.

I believe he is trying to get it so that all his speaker match 100%, and it would be easier to get the v2s then a whole new setup.

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

I believe he is trying to get it so that all his speaker match 100%, and it would be easier to get the v2s then a whole new setup.

Oh, I guess I missed the fact that he had v2 speakers already. Nevermind.

Fors* · 07-06-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

Beautifully....when I demoed the Studio 20 I listened to HT 20% and Music 80%. They sounded very detailed and natural. They really sounded like my Studio 60 floorstanders actually.

Then, I assume you would recommend a sub with them Chris?

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

Then, I assume you would recommend a sub with them Chris?

Absolutely....your are correct.

Fors* · 07-06-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

Absolutely....your are correct.

Well, that is obviously not a problem with me....but it does make me think when it is time to upgrade, to defintiely look into the new 20's or 40's.....thanks buddy!

Morrissey · 07-06-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

Well, that is obviously not a problem with me....but it does make me think when it is time to upgrade, to defintiely look into the new 20's or 40's.....thanks buddy!

The 40's would be v4 only since they didn't carry that line into v5.
I would recommend you have a listen to the Studio 20s v5....they pack a punch that you wouldn't expect.

However, after you add the price of the stands etc...they are close in price to the Studio 60 I believe.

Fors* · 07-06-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

The 40's would be v4 only since they didn't carry that line into v5.
I would recommend you have a listen to the Studio 20s v5....they pack a punch that you wouldn't expect.

However, after you add the price of the stands etc...they are close in price to the Studio 60 I believe.

I'll hire eric to make me stands....

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07-06-2010, 01:28 PM	#1402
GAWD Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Trading Score:16	Guys what's a fair price to pay for a MINT pair of Studio 100 v2? Black not the more expensive veneer models. Is 1000$ Canadian good? 900$? Over the weekend the wife and I auditioned some JM LAB Focal 816s...a full 5.1 setup. Dealer wanted 3400$+tx. It sounded nice, real nice but didn't sound 2000$ more than what I paid for my current 40v2 setup. I'm still thinking the older Studio 20 and 40s v2 can keep up with today's speakers.

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