The Official Paradigm Speakers Thread - Page 103 - Blu-ray Forum

Morrissey · 11-10-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

Love them! Just knowing that the Studios will sound better, you know allways looking to get that little bit more from ower setups. Can you tell me what kind of difference it is?

The Studio line is more dynamic, it almost feels like the sound is a lot cleaner coming out of them, less boomy, especially with music.

Less ear fatigue at higher levels and they fill the room a lot better than the Monitors would have. However, I never had an amp connected to my Monitors so it wouldn't be fair to judge based on that.

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

Morrissey you in the US and if so how much did you pay for your 60s

I am in Canada, I payed like $900 each? Can't remember.

ZIPPO · 11-10-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KK in CT

Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the ADP-190's and the ADP-390's? I noticed that the 390's have the extra bass driver, but if I'm running a subwoofer would I really miss that? I'm not sure how much that bass driver pointed at the listener affects the overall surround sound experience. Just trying to see if it's worth all the extra money for the 390's over the 190's. Thanks.

Depends on what your fronts are. For example, the ADP-390 would be a better sonic match for the Monitor 11's & the CC390 than the ADP-190.

aces high · 11-10-2010, 05:11 PM

When I bought my Studio's I was quoted $1700 CAD for the 60's, I ended up going with the 100's. My 690 was $1250, my 20's with the J-29 stands were $1450. What will be the total cost for the system including your trade in value? It also depends on your relationship with your dealer, this was the third system I purchased from the same dealer so I think that helped. Paradigm has been making more price increase's lately also, I'm not sure of all the exact models but the subs have been getting more expensive lately. I didn't really find much of a difference between the 20's and the 60's except for the need of stands, which evens out the price quickly if you go with the Paradigm stands. The Paradigm stands are the best I've ever owned though, excellent build quality and looks. Have you listened to the Studio's? You should go take a listen and see which combination of speakers you like the best vs your budget. I went with the 100's over the 60's because I didn't want to look back and wonder "What would the 100's be like?"

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-10-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aces high

When I bought my Studio's I was quoted $1700 CAD for the 60's, I ended up going with the 100's. My 690 was $1250, my 20's with the J-29 stands were $1450. What will be the total cost for the system including your trade in value? It also depends on your relationship with your dealer, this was the third system I purchased from the same dealer so I think that helped. Paradigm has been making more price increase's lately also, I'm not sure of all the exact models but the subs have been getting more expensive lately. I didn't really find much of a difference between the 20's and the 60's except for the need of stands, which evens out the price quickly if you go with the Paradigm stands. The Paradigm stands are the best I've ever owned though, excellent build quality and looks. Have you listened to the Studio's? You should go take a listen and see which combination of speakers you like the best vs your budget. I went with the 100's over the 60's because I didn't want to look back and wonder "What would the 100's be like?"

He told me he would be only makeing 185.00 off of me.

KK in CT · 11-10-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Depends on what your fronts are. For example, the ADP-390 would be a better sonic match for the Monitor 11's & the CC390 than the ADP-190.

My fronts are Monitor 9's and CC290...

aces high · 11-10-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

He told me he would be only makeing 185.00 off of me.

You would be using the 20's for the 6 & 7 channels right? I was using my 20's for those channels for awhile and it's just a waste, the 20's are more speaker than you'll ever need for that application. I moved my 20's upstairs to my two channel system and dug out my Atom's to replace them. You should go for the 10's, when I get around to it I'll replace the Atoms with those.

Fors* · 11-10-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aces high

You would be using the 20's for the 6 & 7 channels right? I was using my 20's for those channels for awhile and it's just a waste, the 20's are more speaker than you'll ever need for that application. I moved my 20's upstairs to my two channel system and dug out my Atom's to replace them. You should go for the 10's, when I get around to it I'll replace the Atoms with those.

I use an older Atom as my single rear channel, and it does a very good job IMO.

aces high · 11-10-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

I use an older Atom as my single rear channel, and it does a very good job IMO.

I would agree that the Atoms do a fine job. The only reason I'm going to replace them is every time I see them it bothers me that they don't match. I know that it's a silly reason but let' just say it's one of my quirks.

sandman922 · 11-10-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KK in CT

Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the ADP-190's and the ADP-390's? I noticed that the 390's have the extra bass driver, but if I'm running a subwoofer would I really miss that? I'm not sure how much that bass driver pointed at the listener affects the overall surround sound experience. Just trying to see if it's worth all the extra money for the 390's over the 190's. Thanks.

im not sure how the 390s sound but i have the 190s and i love them i had them paired up with titan monitors for the fronts cc370 center and mini monitors for the rear surrounds i have since up graded the front stage to studio 60sv5 and cc590v5 and they work great together

callas01 · 11-10-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

He told me he would be only makeing 185.00 off of me.

Hes a liar.... If he made $185 off of you then you would have walked into a dark AV store and wouldn't be able to listen to anything.

gatomalo · 11-11-2010, 12:42 AM

Would love to see some pics, Ace!!! Do you power them with any separate component(s)?

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-11-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aces high

You would be using the 20's for the 6 & 7 channels right? I was using my 20's for those channels for awhile and it's just a waste, the 20's are more speaker than you'll ever need for that application. I moved my 20's upstairs to my two channel system and dug out my Atom's to replace them. You should go for the 10's, when I get around to it I'll replace the Atoms with those.

Yes for 5 & 7, but i do like my music, still think the same what about the 10s ?

aces high · 11-11-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

Yes for 5 & 7, but i do like my music, still think the same what about the 10s ?

I thought you were getting the 690 for the center, 60's for the l&r, 60's for the 4 & 5 and 20's for the 6 & 7. 20's for the 4 & 5 are good , but for the surround backs there's not enough content in those channels to make it worth it. So for side surrounds 20's are good, surround backs go with the 10's.

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-13-2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aces high

I thought you were getting the 690 for the center, 60's for the l&r, 60's for the 4 & 5 and 20's for the 6 & 7. 20's for the 4 & 5 are good , but for the surround backs there's not enough content in those channels to make it worth it. So for side surrounds 20's are good, surround backs go with the 10's.

Yes this is what i was thinking, 690 for the center, 60's for the l&r, 60's for the 4 & 5 and 20's for the 6 & 7

aces high · 11-13-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

Yes this is what i was thinking, 690 for the center, 60's for the l&r, 60's for the 4 & 5 and 20's for the 6 & 7

Go with the 10's for the 6 & 7, you're spending too much for those channels with the 20's. The 10's are all you need for the back.

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-15-2010, 03:17 AM

New Stand still need to clean up the wires

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-15-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

New Stand still need to clean up the wires

Old Stand it realy need a new stand

sandman922 · 11-15-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeFireEagle

Yes this is what i was thinking, 690 for the center, 60's for the l&r, 60's for the 4 & 5 and 20's for the 6 & 7

hello george youl will like the studio 60s , if you get them, be sure to try different placements with them as it says in the manual it can change your sound alot. i had to tweak mine several times before finally choosing a final resting place.

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-16-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman922

hello george youl will like the studio 60s , if you get them, be sure to try different placements with them as it says in the manual it can change your sound alot. i had to tweak mine several times before finally choosing a final resting place.

Thanks SandMan, will do

GeorgeFireEagle · 11-17-2010, 04:38 AM

showing my new stuff DSP3400, 65V10, XPA-5 UPA-2 Stand and Mount

I need to clean up my wires this weekend

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11-10-2010, 05:11 PM	#2043
aces high Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:386	When I bought my Studio's I was quoted $1700 CAD for the 60's, I ended up going with the 100's. My 690 was $1250, my 20's with the J-29 stands were $1450. What will be the total cost for the system including your trade in value? It also depends on your relationship with your dealer, this was the third system I purchased from the same dealer so I think that helped. Paradigm has been making more price increase's lately also, I'm not sure of all the exact models but the subs have been getting more expensive lately. I didn't really find much of a difference between the 20's and the 60's except for the need of stands, which evens out the price quickly if you go with the Paradigm stands. The Paradigm stands are the best I've ever owned though, excellent build quality and looks. Have you listened to the Studio's? You should go take a listen and see which combination of speakers you like the best vs your budget. I went with the 100's over the 60's because I didn't want to look back and wonder "What would the 100's be like?"

11-11-2010, 12:42 AM	#2051
gatomalo Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Allentown, PA Home Theater Gallery:6	Would love to see some pics, Ace!!! Do you power them with any separate component(s)?

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