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post #21001 of 28086
4/19/11 at 6:49am
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If your speakers are set to large, you should not have an option to set crossovers. Yet you speak of a 40 hertz crossover for your center??

Perhaps you are in the settings for the multi-channel analog inputs? Those settings have no impact on the digital inputs, such as HDMI.

Check for settings in a different part of the avr menu. What you are describing sounds like you have your speakers set to small and your sub disconnected.

As I said, if your speakers are set the large you should have no options for crossovers.

I spoke with Denon and im gonna try reseting the receiver. They confirmed that the center channel amp does 20hz - 20khz so i should be getting the bass response im looking for. It doesn't matter what speaker i use on center it has no bass response, but on the front L or R its amazing bass response. If im correct all L C R speakers should receive the same frequencies in 5ch stereo or even any mode.
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post #21002 of 28086
4/20/11 at 3:34am
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Originally Posted by camino0341 View Post

I need some help on digging up some info on a PS1000 sub that I bought used recently, I was wondering if someone can tell me the specifications of it...it does not have the version # but I pulled the amp out and was manufactured aug. 1999. I cannot find anything other than V.4 specs. Bottom line being what version do I have and what is the power output...the box is squared with beveled edges on the front. Much appreciation to whoever can help me out!!!! I bought it a few months back and it's been bothering me not knowing anything about it.

http://www.paradigm.com/products/par...series/ps-1000
this should be what you are looking for.
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post #21003 of 28086
4/20/11 at 6:26am
I have enough money to buy a pair of Studio 20s for my LR speakers and either a used sub or used center channel. If I plan on listening to music as much as watching movies which is more important to get?
BTW - My apt is around 40ft long by 11 ft wide and 9'6" ceilings. The TV is on the long wall about 12' from one of the short walls. We sit directly across from the TV about 10' away.

thanks.
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post #21004 of 28086
4/20/11 at 6:29am
^^^Ive owned a ps1000 for approx 8 years already. its not in my main ht anymore but still use it in my basement system, years back it was considered the best of the best. everyone wanted one, and paradigm sold tons, it output pretty decent bass, but i found it very boomy,also was kinda slow for tight music,did alright for h/t use. I realy like it. think I paid $700.00 new in 2004
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post #21005 of 28086
4/20/11 at 8:11am
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Originally Posted by Seanbenn View Post

Well everyone has their own opinions. I still don't know why people refer to an LCD tv with and LED backlight as an LED tv. It is a LCD tv, with a nice play on words to make it sound like it's something else. Oh well it doesn't matter, enjoy your new tv.

i'd guess you're a projector or plasma guy..

"we" refer to them as LED TV's out of habit. i have several XBR 3's and now the XBR909 which is the only LED Backlit set. when posting questions in say, the Sony thread about settings, stating LED or LCD clearly defines what you have.

and you're right about everyone having heir own opinions. i've tried so many "great" calibrations for this thing and every one of them makes me feel like i'm looking at a projection set. too dark and tame for my taste!
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post #21006 of 28086
4/20/11 at 9:59am
Does anyone know a stand I can buy for a cc-390 center speaker for underneath my plasma? Or should I just build a stand?
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post #21007 of 28086
4/20/11 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by gregdpw View Post

Does anyone know a stand I can buy for a cc-390 center speaker for underneath my plasma? Or should I just build a stand?

Here's the official Paradigm stand for their Center speakers
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post #21008 of 28086
4/20/11 at 12:00pm
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Originally Posted by loonybass View Post


I spoke with Denon and im gonna try reseting the receiver. They confirmed that the center channel amp does 20hz - 20khz so i should be getting the bass response im looking for. It doesn't matter what speaker i use on center it has no bass response, but on the front L or R its amazing bass response. If im correct all L C R speakers should receive the same frequencies in 5ch stereo or even any mode.

I'm at a Loss for ideas
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post #21009 of 28086
4/20/11 at 12:39pm
6th avenue electronics is at it again for anyone looking for a set of Studio 100's! these appear to be black ash.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/Product.asp...PRDSTUDIO100V5
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post #21010 of 28086
4/20/11 at 1:54pm
I have a excellent condition CC470. PM for details.
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post #21011 of 28086
4/20/11 at 2:21pm
My room dictates that I need to put one of my surround speakers in a bookshelf. I am looking at the Studio 10s for surrounds because they are front-ported. Will this work? Are there any issues I should be aware of? What other speakers should I consider? I looked at the PSB CHS40. They are pretty big for the shelf I have in mind.
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post #21012 of 28086
4/20/11 at 5:03pm
I am considering changing out my Axiom Speakers for some Paradigm speakers. The main reason is, I want to go to an inwall or onwall speaker setup to free up some floor space.....

Anyways I wanted to see if anybody is in the East Tennessee area(Knoxville, Tri-Cities....possibly Nashville) that might have a HT setup using Paradigm's inwall or onwall. If so, would you be able to offer up a demo?

If you don't have these style speakers but have a Paradigm setup, I would be interested in listening to those as well..

I am working with Statement Media in Knoxville on a few things and will probably buy some from them...

Thanks in advance..
Jeff
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post #21013 of 28086
4/20/11 at 5:10pm
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Originally Posted by loonybass View Post

I spoke with Denon and im gonna try reseting the receiver. They confirmed that the center channel amp does 20hz - 20khz so i should be getting the bass response im looking for. It doesn't matter what speaker i use on center it has no bass response, but on the front L or R its amazing bass response. If im correct all L C R speakers should receive the same frequencies in 5ch stereo or even any mode.

You could use a calibration disk to check this out. If you don't want to buy one, probably a friend might have one. You could run low freq. tones through your system to check for balance on all channels.
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post #21014 of 28086
4/21/11 at 8:58am
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Originally Posted by 2010SSRS View Post

i'm running a 7.x setup with ADP-590's and Studio 10's both wall mounted. i love it!

Nice!! Where did you get the stand for the Studio 10s? I am currently using ADP-590s for all four surrounds and I'm beginning to regret that decision. As I listen to more Blu-ray movies the sound from the sides seems a bit muddled and muted to me. I think the soundstage will sound better if I replace the side surrounds with direct fire (Studio 10s or 20s) but then I have the issue of wall-mounting them. I have 60s for L/R and a 590 for center.
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post #21015 of 28086
4/21/11 at 2:05pm
Some time ago I posted that I would be reviewing an S6 based system. The review is now up if you care to read it. I miss these speakers...

http://www.hometheatershack.com/foru...-1-review.html
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post #21016 of 28086
4/21/11 at 3:24pm
Nice Review!

Hey guys for anyone who has had studio 60s is it worth the upgrade to the 100s. My dealer still hasnt charged me for them yet and I was wondering if its worth the extra money for the 100s. I have a 690, studio 20s and a sub 12 with a mrx 700. I dont want to buy external amps at all. thanks a bunch
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post #21017 of 28086
4/21/11 at 8:09pm
I wanted to get some impressions on which speaker is superior overall: Studio 100's or Focal Chorus 836 V (L&R only). Please see my string that I started on a comparison. Of course, folks on here are much more familiar with the great sound of Paradigms.
Honestly, I had a difficult time definitively saying which one I thought sounded better. Opinions?
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post #21018 of 28086
4/21/11 at 9:08pm
Has anyone used both SE1s and SE3s as front LR? I currently have 4 SE1s and a SE center but the mid-bass from the front 1s is a little tame for my tastes. I'm considering adding a pair of SE3s for a 7.1 or seeing if I can trade 2 SE1s up at my dealer. Am I gonna get a noticeably better oomph in the mid-bass if I step up to the 3s? Also, how would a pair of Studio 20s compare to the 3s? They probably retail similarly to the 3s if not a hair less.
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post #21019 of 28086
4/22/11 at 6:43am
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Originally Posted by 2010SSRS View Post

6th avenue electronics is at it again for anyone looking for a set of Studio 100's! these appear to be black ash.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/Product.asp...PRDSTUDIO100V5

Is 6thave.com an authorized dealer for Paradigm? On the 6thave website, they claim to be so, but Paradigm's website makes it quite clear that there are no internet authorized dealers. What am I missing?
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post #21020 of 28086
4/22/11 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by 2010SSRS View Post

6th avenue electronics is at it again for anyone looking for a set of Studio 100's! these appear to be black ash.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/Product.asp...PRDSTUDIO100V5

Is that a good price for these and is that the most current version?
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post #21021 of 28086
4/22/11 at 8:20am
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Originally Posted by ashergill View Post

Is 6thave.com an authorized dealer for Paradigm? On the 6thave website, they claim to be so, but Paradigm's website makes it quite clear that there are no internet authorized dealers. What am I missing?


They were. Then they both fell out and they were not. Then I heard lawyers were involved. No idea where it stands now.....
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post #21022 of 28086
4/22/11 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by ashergill View Post

Is 6thave.com an authorized dealer for Paradigm? On the 6thave website, they claim to be so, but Paradigm's website makes it quite clear that there are no internet authorized dealers. What am I missing?

Just got a reply from "Mark@Paradigm.com".

In his email to me he said:
They were a dealer but are not anymore and haven't been for quite some time. We're hoping they remove us from their site.

Thanks,
Mark
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post #21023 of 28086
4/22/11 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by WOLVERNOLE View Post

I wanted to get some impressions on which speaker is superior overall: Studio 100's or Focal Chorus 836 V (L&R only). Please see my string that I started on a comparison. Of course, folks on here are much more familiar with the great sound of Paradigms.
Honestly, I had a difficult time definitively saying which one I thought sounded better. Opinions?

I am a dealer for both. I don't have the 836's on display, only 816's and the 100's, but I have heard the 836's.

To me, the mids and highs from the Focal's are superior. I think it is a more balanced speaker in the mids, there seems to be something missing from the 100's. The 100's have much lower bass. I think the Focal bass is tighter, but they definitely don't play as low.

In terms of build quality, I have to give that to Focal as well, but I hate their options for finishes, if they would just listen to what the US customer wants they would have a winner. Paradigm has better color options.

Both are great speakers, you can't go wrong with either.
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post #21024 of 28086
4/22/11 at 11:16am
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Originally Posted by Need4spdnb View Post

I am a dealer for both. I don't have the 836's on display, only 816's and the 100's, but I have heard the 836's.

To me, the mids and highs from the Focal's are superior. I think it is a more balanced speaker in the mids, there seems to be something missing from the 100's. The 100's have much lower bass. I think the Focal bass is tighter, but they definitely don't play as low.
In terms of build quality, I have to give that to Focal as well, but I hate their options for finishes, if they would just listen to what the US customer wants they would have a winner. Paradigm has better color options.
Both are great speakers, you can't go wrong with either.

Thanks for the response. Of course, I especially appreciate that you have heard both and are a dealer, so you've probably heard a LOT of the characteristics of both (companies).
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post #21025 of 28086
4/22/11 at 12:14pm
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Originally Posted by BigCoolJesus View Post

Right now my bass is accurate but a tad boomy. The Front's are crossed over at 80Hz and the integration between the Front and the Sub is excellent. I have room to place another subwoofer on the right side of the TV next to the Front Right speaker.

The Integra DTR-40.2 supports dual subwoofer connections and I have enough money to add another DSP-3100 to make this a 5.2 setup.......is it worth it?
Will adding another sub just make the effects even more "bone rattling" or will it allow for tighter/more accurate effects?
Is it worth it?

I'm certainly no expert at this, but I don't think that adding another sub is going to make things less "boomy". What sort of acoustical treatments have you put in the room? Have you considered bass traps for the back corners? You can try this experiment. Put on some music that gives the sub a good workout, then go stand in one of the back corners and listen. Does it sound much "boomier"? If it does then bass traps will likely be a help.

Edit: just now picked up on the size of the room being 11x12. That's nearly square, and as I understand it a square room makes for very poor acoustics. If you haven't looked in to acoustical treatments yet then you should.
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post #21026 of 28086
4/22/11 at 12:25pm
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Originally Posted by WOLVERNOLE View Post


Thanks for the response. Of course, I especially appreciate that you have heard both and are a dealer, so you've probably heard a LOT of the characteristics of both (companies).

I had a chance to compare them also. Both were great, just different. For two channel, all a matter of taste (but I suspect many people would choose the focal). However, if there's a chance of using them for HT, then I'd go for the 'digms for the amazing center channel and how well it matches the 100s. Just my 2 cents
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post #21027 of 28086
4/22/11 at 12:26pm
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Originally Posted by BigCoolJesus View Post

I just recently finished upgrading my entire 5.1 HT setup.....Paradigm Monitor 9's (fronts), Monitor CC-390 (center), Monitor Atom's (surrounds), DSP-3100 (sub), and Integra DTR-40.2 (receiver).

My room is 11'x12', with the only furniture being a 3-seat couch that is centered on the TV. The couch is 2 feet off of the back wall, with the surround speakers on either side of the couch.
The subwoofer is positioned between the TV and the Front Left speaker. I also have the Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit, so the subwoofer is EQ'ed for proper response in the room.


Right now my bass is accurate but a tad boomy. The Front's are crossed over at 80Hz and the integration between the Front and the Sub is excellent. I have room to place another subwoofer on the right side of the TV next to the Front Right speaker.

The Integra DTR-40.2 supports dual subwoofer connections and I have enough money to add another DSP-3100 to make this a 5.2 setup.......is it worth it?
Will adding another sub just make the effects even more "bone rattling" or will it allow for tighter/more accurate effects?
Is it worth it?

Can you post your PBK chart? That might give everyone a better idea of what your working with.
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post #21028 of 28086
4/24/11 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by wnl View Post

Nice!! Where did you get the stand for the Studio 10s? I am currently using ADP-590s for all four surrounds and I'm beginning to regret that decision. As I listen to more Blu-ray movies the sound from the sides seems a bit muddled and muted to me. I think the soundstage will sound better if I replace the side surrounds with direct fire (Studio 10s or 20s) but then I have the issue of wall-mounting them. I have 60s for L/R and a 590 for center.

i went with these: http://www.jr.com/pinpoint/pe/PPT_AM...vagtGm*EqZ3Wjg

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Originally Posted by ashergill View Post

Is 6thave.com an authorized dealer for Paradigm? On the 6thave website, they claim to be so, but Paradigm's website makes it quite clear that there are no internet authorized dealers. What am I missing?

who knows anymore!?

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Is that a good price for these and is that the most current version?

VERY GOOD PRICE!!!

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Originally Posted by SimpleTheater View Post

Just got a reply from "Mark@Paradigm.com".

In his email to me he said:
They were a dealer but are not anymore and haven't been for quite some time. We're hoping they remove us from their site.

Thanks,
Mark

yet Paradigm claims to honor the warranty...... at that price, you can't go wrong!
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post #21029 of 28086
4/24/11 at 7:04pm
I have Studio 100's v2 and ADP's for the side. I want to add rear speakers for a 7.1 system and have a few questions:

1) Do you really need to get the 30 degree angled speakers for best performance since the speakers are behind you?

2) Which Paradigm series is recommended to match or just overall recommended?

3) Do you really need to match the rear speakers in a 7.1 system? Polk has decent speakers that seem to have good sounds, etc..

Thank you!
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post #21030 of 28086
4/24/11 at 8:20pm
I've got a question and would like some feed back please. I have Paradigm signature S8 v3 and C5 v3. I'm thinking of buying a pair of
Adp3's v2 do you guys think that they will blend well with the rest of my setup? Even though they are v2. Thanks.
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