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post #24781 of 28061
4/27/12 at 10:29pm
Those look like the same tweeters in the V5 Studios. Are those V2 sigs?
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post #24782 of 28061
4/28/12 at 4:52am
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They sure look nice. No way i could use the stands. If i could lay them on a flat surface i would also consider buying a pair of them.

Why would you not want to use them on stands.... Does it degrade the sound quality? Would you be afraid of them tipping over? Just trying to learn, thanks.
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post #24783 of 28061
4/28/12 at 6:33am
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Originally Posted by zebracatzebra View Post

Why would you not want to use them on stands.... Does it degrade the sound quality? Would you be afraid of them tipping over? Just trying to learn, thanks.

If i were to use them on stands then i just as well go back to big towers. As you can see in pic one, my Klipsch RF7's were just too big for my bedroom as i had to place my Sunfire True Signature sub back along the wall.


In pic two here, i would place the Paradigm Studio 10's, 20's or whatever choice i go with, would go were the Millenia 1's are you see in this pic, i now also have a much bigger SVS PB12 NSD in the corner, so there really is no room for towers or bookshelf speakers with stands unless i move the SVS sub out of the corner.


A bedroom door swings open on the lefthand side. I only have so much space to work with.
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post #24784 of 28061
4/28/12 at 8:26am
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Originally Posted by Venomous View Post

Those look like the same tweeters in the V5 Studios. Are those V2 sigs?

Those are v.1 Sig's, the v.2's changed to Beryllium tweeters with a mesh cover.
The G-Pal tweeter did trickle down to the Studio line. I don't know if it's the exact same tweeter but, same dome material at least.
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post #24785 of 28061
4/29/12 at 10:06am
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Originally Posted by rnrgagne View Post

Those are v.1 Sig's, the v.2's changed to Beryllium tweeters with a mesh cover.
The G-Pal tweeter did trickle down to the Studio line. I don't know if it's the exact same tweeter but, same dome material at least.

Yes they are the v.1's and I'm growing more in love with them. I just had a 3mm pair of audioquest Rocket 44 speaker built for them at Listen-up and this is something I should have done a long time ago... more detail, better sound stage, and even more incredible imaging! I love these speakers! The tweeter is now on the v.5 studios but I got my Sig's with stands for less than just the Studio 20's speakers. I think there are still a lot of difference between them though; crossovers, wiring, construction etc... I thought about purchasing the new tweeter and having them put in but they are $430 each and the crossover is different, but I really love the way they sound now.
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post #24786 of 28061
4/29/12 at 4:21pm
Was wondering what you guys recommend setting the Sub Woofer Cut Off Frequency on the Paradigm subs?? I have a DSP-3200 and a DSP-3400 with the Sub cut off frequency set at 80hz......should I rotate it to bypass and let the AVR handle it or leave it at 80 on the sub???? Thanks.
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post #24787 of 28061
4/29/12 at 4:30pm
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Was wondering what you guys recommend setting the Sub Woofer Cut Off Frequency on the Paradigm subs?? I have a DSP-3200 and a DSP-3400 with the Sub cut off frequency set at 80hz......should I rotate it to bypass and let the AVR handle it or leave it at 80 on the sub???? Thanks.

Always let the AVR handle it and set the crossover on the sub to max.
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post #24788 of 28061
4/29/12 at 4:38pm
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Always let the AVR handle it and set the crossover on the sub to max.

So you mean set the sub cut off frequency to bypass and the volume set to max?? And 80hz is the recommended cut off freq for the subwoofer? Thanks!
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post #24789 of 28061
4/29/12 at 4:53pm
Set cut of to bypass Set volume to half to start and work from there
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post #24790 of 28061
4/30/12 at 1:56pm
Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.
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post #24791 of 28061
4/30/12 at 2:40pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.

I think moving from v5 studio to a non-v3 sig is not worth the effort. I also do not think the directional focus of the tweeter is as narrow of a range as you are describing. Are you never going to LAY DOWN to watch a movie?
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4/30/12 at 3:00pm
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Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.

Studio 20s on j29 stands are going to put the tweeter at the same height as the 100s.so you're not going to be gaining anything. You're also going to lose a lot of midbass with 20s.
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post #24793 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by Tank_PD View Post

Are you never going to LAY DOWN to watch a movie?

Well it's not like I don't watch films on my system, but thanks for expressing your concerns. Listen dude, I hardly even post on this forum anymore and the only time I do is to bounce opinions off of those who have experience with the brand.

If it's too much of a burden for you to express your views then you are most welcome to overlook my post and carry on. No skin off my back.
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post #24794 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by Venomous View Post

Studio 20s on j29 stands are going to put the tweeter at the same height as the 100s.

What about the J23 stands?

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You're also going to lose a lot of midbass with 20s.

I assumed the Sub15 would be able to pick up the slack.
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post #24795 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.

On the 100s having the tweets above ear height:

I use a laser and slightly tilt the towers forward so they are directed towards the ear height in the listening area. Works great. I use painters tape to mark the exact location of my ears and aim according to Paradigm recommendations.

I recommend the Sigs over the Studio line. I found out the hard way to get the biggest, best speaker you can afford.

Good luck on the party, ayrton
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post #24796 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:08pm
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On the 100s having the tweets above ear height:

I use a laser and slightly tilt the towers forward so they are directed towards the ear height in the listening area. Works great. I use painters tape to mark the exact location of my ears and aim according to Paradigm recommendations.

I recommend the Sigs over the Studio line. I found out the hard way to get the biggest, best speaker you can afford.

Good luck on the party, ayrton

Thanks man. Thing is, the 100's will have to go. I'm downsizing, so I figure I can either go for the smaller 20's with sub, or Sig 2 v2 (or v3, depending on finances). The idea of tilting the 100's wouldn't work for me, though.

Do you have Sigs?
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post #24797 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

What about the J23 stands?



I assumed the Sub15 would be able to pick up the slack.

Absolutely it would, but If you listen to 2.0 music at all, that's where you would notice.

The j23 will work for you.

And V2 S2's would be the same as having v5 studios
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post #24798 of 28061
4/30/12 at 3:53pm
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And V2 S2's would be the same as having v5 studios

I don't quite understand what you are saying here.
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post #24799 of 28061
4/30/12 at 4:47pm
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Originally Posted by Venomous View Post

Absolutely it would, but If you listen to 2.0 music at all, that's where you would notice.

The j23 will work for you.

And V2 S2's would be the same as having v5 studios

The v2 S2's have the Be tweeter,not used on any of the Studios!
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post #24800 of 28061
4/30/12 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Thanks man. Thing is, the 100's will have to go. I'm downsizing, so I figure I can either go for the smaller 20's with sub, or Sig 2 v2 (or v3, depending on finances). The idea of tilting the 100's wouldn't work for me, though.

Do you have Sigs?

My Opinion: If you are going to sell your 100's, and 590,
Then step up to the Signature Line. Go with V2 or V3
with the Be tweeters. For Surrounds I would use Studio 10's.

Yes I do own Sigs-5 of them.
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post #24801 of 28061
4/30/12 at 5:29pm
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The v2 S2's have the Be tweeter,not used on any of the Studios!

Ok, I didn't think the be tweeters came out until version 3.
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post #24802 of 28061
4/30/12 at 5:46pm
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Well it's not like I don't watch films on my system, but thanks for expressing your concerns. Listen dude, I hardly even post on this forum anymore and the only time I do is to bounce opinions off of those who have experience with the brand.

If it's too much of a burden for you to express your views then you are most welcome to overlook my post and carry on. No skin off my back.

Sorry, there was no implied tone there.
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post #24803 of 28061
4/30/12 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.

I moved up from a v4 Studio 40 and CC590 setup to a new in box S4/C3 v2 combo about a month ago. For music, I knew the Sigs would knock the ball out the park but for movies I wasn't expecting such a noticeable difference. They image so well and have such a deep soundstage that movies/HT sound better. For example, scenes where water is dripping in an abandoned factory or glass shattering from a bomb explosion simply sounded more realistic as if you were actually there. Sounds going from one speaker across to the other also seem to extend beyond the width of the speakers themselves. If you can swing the $$$ go for the Sigs.
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post #24804 of 28061
4/30/12 at 8:35pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Thanks man. Thing is, the 100's will have to go. I'm downsizing, so I figure I can either go for the smaller 20's with sub, or Sig 2 v2 (or v3, depending on finances). The idea of tilting the 100's wouldn't work for me, though.

Do you have Sigs?

Yes. S8 v3 C5 v3. Did I mention, I love them!

Upgraded from Studio 100 v3 CC 690 v5

Still using my ADP 590s for surrounds.

You can tilt using the adjustable isolating spikes. Very simple.
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4/30/12 at 8:46pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

Guys, need your advice. As you probably know I have Studio 100's v5, CC590 v5, no surrounds. Am thinking of doing one of two things :

Selling the 100's, getting a pair of 20's with 10's for the surrounds and possible the Sub15 subwoofer. My other option is waiting a few months, getting the Sig S2 v2, C3 center and perhaps using Studio 10s for the surrounds with the Sub15.

I'm moving into an apartment and the thing is that I don't watch movies at reference even if I was. This is my concern - the Studio 100 puts the tweeter well above ear height which, to me, tells me that I'm not hearing all the information as highs are directional. Am I crazy here Am I making sense with this? If I go for the 20's on good stands I imagine I would get improved imaging, better detail as the tweeter would be positioned at the precise height and the big advantage is that I would have a proper sub.

My other idea which is a lot more costly : would the Sigs really offer much better performance for movies? I'm around 80% movies, 20% music. I'm talking clarity, detail/separation? Or would jumping to the Sigs be more of a lateral move and not worth the added expense? Just need your views on this.

I went from the v5 100's, 690, ADP 590's to the S2 v3, C3 v3 and ADP 1's all with the Sub 15. The SQ quality for both music and movies was a good improvement, most will say that for movies the Sigs are wasted but I disagree. My experience has been much the same as 519's, the extra detail is well worth it. I also find the Sigs much more natural sounding without nearly as much sibilance, that's the thing that drove me crazy about the Studio's. No longer have that setup as unfortunately they did provide enough output for my tastes but if your in an apartment I don't think that'll be a problem.

Dual Siesmic 110's could be another option for you in an apartment setting, have you given that sub any thought?
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post #24806 of 28061
4/30/12 at 11:44pm
I figured this might be a good place to ask.

Just bought a new Denon 1712 and I'm running

Monitor 3 v2
CC-370
Atom v2
PDR-12

Sources:
Denon 1712
Panasonic BDT-215 BluRay
WD TV live for movies and streaming.

Any way these are a bit on the old side and when I hooked up the Denon the 370 sounded horrible. Turns out the tweeter is toast. I called Paradigm and they are sending out a new baffle for the speaker. I ave taken it apart and was wondering if anyone has ever repaired one of these before? There is a small loop connected by two leads that seems like it will have to be placed in a slot on the magnet. Seems like it could be a PIA and quite delicate. I do not have it yet (hopefully in a few days) and I am already antsy and wanted to get some info. I can post some pictures if anyone is interested. $30 plus shipping surely beats buying a new center channel which will hopefully be back to normal once repaired.

Thanks in advance.

David
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5/1/12 at 12:26am
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I went from the v5 100's, 690, ADP 590's to the S2 v3, C3 v3 and ADP 1's all with the Sub 15. The SQ quality for both music and movies was a good improvement, most will say that for movies the Sigs are wasted but I disagree. My experience has been much the same as 519's, the extra detail is well worth it. I also find the Sigs much more natural sounding without nearly as much sibilance, that's the thing that drove me crazy about the Studio's. No longer have that setup as unfortunately they did provide enough output for my tastes but if your in an apartment I don't think that'll be a problem.

Thanks for your advice. Sounds like moving to the Sigs made a worthwhile improvement even for home theater. If I can get better (as in improved clarity, separation/detail) performance for movies than the Studios then that's a big bonus for me.

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Dual Siesmic 110's could be another option for you in an apartment setting, have you given that sub any thought?

I've heard the Sub12 before and was impressed with the performance, for a smallish subwoofer. I'm able to get the Sub15 for not much more so I figure, can't hurt right?
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post #24808 of 28061
5/1/12 at 12:32am
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Originally Posted by Tank_PD View Post

Sorry, there was no implied tone there.

It's okay. You got me at a very bad time and I was just venting my frustrations. Sorry about that.
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post #24809 of 28061
5/1/12 at 12:53pm
Hi all,
Currently I have a pair of Studio 60v5, a single Sub 12 and an Integra DTR-40.3 setup. The bi-amped 60s crossover is set at 70Hz and Sub 12 cutoff is set at 80Hz. This is not final yet, I'm still learning as I go along with Audyssey and PBK.

So, I'm wondering if 60s are to be replaced with 20s, will it sound better, worse or about the same? At first glance, what I can think of is I gain more with 20s for midrange as it has bigger S-PAL, but lose the bass, which can be compensated through the Sub 12?

Thanks in advance.
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5/1/12 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by goneten View Post

I've heard the Sub12 before and was impressed with the performance, for a smallish subwoofer. I'm able to get the Sub15 for not much more so I figure, can't hurt right?

For an appartment? The only thing it might hurt is reading the eviction notice...
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