Paradigm Owners Thread - Page 517

Yea the bestbuy near me has pioneer but none of them in the state have pioneer elite. The only thing I could do would be to order the pioneer 9040 which is the same as the 21thx without the pretty elite sign on it. You can order that online and get the regular 1 year warrenty. Or I could go visit my brother in Oklahoma and they have some pioneer elite dealers down there. He has a Pioneer elite and likes it but he wouldnt sell it too me. I dont know what Im going to do. I have changed my mind at least 30 times and Ill probably change it 20 more times before I buy one.

Just get the 21txh and be done with it. I have the 23 and it is nice.

I own the W5s for LCR, and IMHO they are the best kept secret of the Signature lineup. Same number of drivers as the S8, for half the price, and they take up no floor space. Bass extension isn't as good as the floorstanders, but I cross over to my Sub 1 at 80 Hz anyway.

Good Morning All. I just started the thread, on page 5 actually but I will finish it, and I want to know what is the price range of Paradigm floor standing speakers ranging from Monitor, Special Edition and Studio. I'm researching my upgrades and Paradigm is included but I need to know what's within my budget.

I'm listening Brand New Day from Sting (Dvd-Audio 5.1 DD) now, and there are no problems with surrounds at all, actually they are pretty hearable and stunning. But they always get lost in movies, I just can't hear any of surround effects. Of course there are sounds and all the surrounds are working but they are not reaching to lp unlike dvd-audios. weird..

Try this link for paradigm pricing. http://www.bradfordshifi.com/prices.html

Andy

Note, that seems to be the new pricing, which takes effect on April 1, by all accounts. The current pricing is roughly 10% less ($50-200).

Dang, just got word from my dealer that my new Studio 60s and CC 590 didn't make it in from Canada today. Have to wait until Monday. What a let down.

Waiting for new toys is the worst. I ordered the Paradigm Sub 15 a few weeks ago and they held up the shipment for 2 days for another customers order for the same store. In the long run it makes no difference but there is something to be said for instant gratification

Agree, in the long run it is irrelevant, but it sure does suck right now!!! I almost wish the dealer would have told me it would take 2 weeks to be in and then when it comes on Monday I'd be excited. Oh well. I'll settle for inferior sound for a few more days

Do you have any more info on these receivers?? you have now peaked my interest because i am very interested in ARC and saying that i am getting Paradigms and Anthem is the sister company to paradigm it may be a great receiver to mate.

Info is very hard to find on these units....

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...php?p=18383746

Cancelled the seismic 110 I ordered and went with the Sub-12 in piano black (mostly to soften up the wife to the purchase) and the PBK-1. I think I paid a little too much as I might be getting charged April 1 (new price changes at Paradigm - about 15% increase). Cost 2200$ Can with PBK. I checked if that was the right price or was I being charged new Apr 1 prices and they said no the piano black is more money. Anyway, I placed the order and when I get home next Friday they should have the sub & pbk.

There is an upcharge for Piano Black from Paradigm. I think it depends how much on the speaker in question but I know I was quoted a premium from my dealer so I went with flat black on my Studio v5 speakers and the Sub 15.

I agree I cancelled the order for my seismic 110. It was going to take 2 months from the time I ordered it (Feb 25) until I got it Apr 15. I am getting the Sub 12 in piano black instead.

What speakers are you running with it?

Now about sub speaker cable. Should I go with the 15 year old 25' long stereo RCA cable currently hooked up to my old Yamaha YST-100 or go to a mono source RCA cable to the LFE on my Yamaha receiver? No XLR option on my receiver. Is it worth it to buy expensive cable. High end shops sell 20' single RCA gold plated Monster for about $80 Can. I will need the longer run to find the best placement. Should I go to The Source (Can version of Radio Shack) and buy a cheaper cable?

How much was the up-charge on the studio's to get piano black, and for which models from the studio lineup?

Just got Monitor 9s V6 Yesterday. Working on getting CC-290 for the Center.

Couldn't cut the SE price. They are nice, but for my needs the 9s were fine and onsale.

SO my current setup is

TV: Samsung LN52A750
Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH
Front Speakers: Paradigm Monitor 9s V6
Center: Klipsch Quintet (Getting a CC-290)
Rear: Polk R30
Sub: HSU VTF2-MK3
BD: PS3

Just curious is $350 a good price for a CC-290 V6 brand new? Thoughts?

The CC-290 v6 MSRP after the upcoming price increase will be $550.

Yea, but nobody buys at MSRP. So $350 a good price?

Well that is over 25% off the new price. I'd say that is good.

Seems good to me. I just bought a CC-290 for $456US after taxes (7%) so that makes it around $425 @about 12% off. They didn't include the list prices on my invoice...

I got that, 2 pairs of Atoms and an Ultracube 10 early to beat the price increases.

Thanks Will get it then.

I'm about ready to pull the trigger on 5.1 Studio setup (pair of 60's, CC-590, pair of ADP-590's and Sub 12) in Cherry. I talked to my two local dealers and one will give me 22% off. The catch is he's going out of business at the end of April. He says he is still a dealer, so the warranty will be good (I guess I can call Paradigm to verify this on Monday.) Dealer 2 only offered 10% off, even after I told them I had a better deal. I may be able to get them down lower if I go back tomorrow, now that I have something in writing from Dealer 1.

Can you think of any reasons not to go with the better deal if dealer 2 doesn't want to get close to the 22%? I would pay by credit card, so I'd have protection there. One possible problem would be if they finked out on me and April 1 rolls around, and then I have to pay the higher price to dealer 2. Doesn't seem too likely, since all they have to do is order from the factory. Another issue is what happens if I get a damaged speaker, especially if I don't realize until they're out of business. Would another dealer have an issue working with me even though they didn't get my business initially? Presumably, they have to do at least the bare minimum on warranty service. I am giving them the opportunity to price match (or get close), and I also told them I would buy one of the new Anthem receivers when they come out. I would be happy to establish a working relationship with them, but the gap in price is a bit much as it stands now.

What would you guys do?

As long as they are still an authorized dealer I'd go for the 22% off and not look back.

Go where the money is. As long as you have a receipt, you have a warranty for 5 years.

If the dealer declares bankruptcy, and you haven't received your speakers, you will become a creditor like everyone else. If that happens, you can kiss your money and your speakers goodbye.

Hi, guys - sorry to change the tone, but a quick question. I've got the chance to buy a pair of Monitor 9 v.6, are these magnetically shielded? The Paradigm site doesn't mention it. thanks