Paradigm Owners Thread - Page 872

For $2K I would get Anthem MRX700 (or the Denon 4520 if you want to max out your budget) and Apple TV for $100 (for all those must have streaming features) and be done. Lust after separates later when your budget is much higher. There is elegance in the simplicity.

Do as you will.

I now own some very nice studio 60s!
I now own a very confusing decision in how to power these bad boys! I have been recommended many different setups by dealers, such as the mrx300 + the Anthem PVA 2 (a bit over my budget, but if it's MUST have, I guess I can stretch..), and a Yamaha RX V2073.
The room these will be sitting in is a 3x5 metre room, with 9 foot high ceilings. It will have some acoustic treatment on the walls/ceiling.
This is purely a 2.1 channel setup.

Do I really need the huge power of the power amp? Or can I get away with a quality receiver? I may be looking to add a sub into the setup also..

Paradigm Sig C5 vs C3. Any thoughts by what improves with the C5? Also, what do people cross their C3 at? I'm considering upgrading to the C5 and going 8.1, by moving the C3 to the rear and making my rear speakers front wide.

No. And yes.

My HT set-up is in a ~15' x 30' x 7.5' = ~3,375 cu.ft. room. My Marantz SR6003 AVR powers my Studio 60v4s...and it does so very well.

I'm not familiar with the newer Monitor-series speakers - I used to own a pair of Monitor 7v4s, which were great speakers - but if you've had a chance to audition them and you like how they sound, the combo you're proposing should work just fine for music.
Edited by eljaycanuck - 12/21/12 at 7:09am

The Monitor 7 towers (version 7) are a nice speaker. I have those in a 5.1 setup, but listen to music as 2.1 using the Monitor 7's.
Bass extension is fantastic when you calibrate them correctly and turn the volume up, but a subwoofer still adds another element to them.
The Monitor 7's might seem a little bright at first, but give them a little time. Correct calibration also helps a TON. I found that just the smallest tweaks to the EQ on my receiver made a huge impact on the sound. I didn't like the way my Pioneer's MCACC set up the audio, so I have been tweaking it a bit to get the perfect sound that my ears like.
One downside (or not really) is that these really don't mask poor quality sources. So if your source is bad, it will sound bad. If the source is good, it will sound great.

Anyway, they are a nice well-balanced speaker for what you pay. Good with most types of music and movies. In my opinion the high point with these, at least for me, has been vocals and acoustic music.
Plus, these towers just look nice too.

Thanks to all!
Yeah, I liked the speakers - but I noticed that the highs were a little harsh.
If Klipsch RF-62 ii are even more harsh than these monitors 7, then I'm definitely making a good choice!

Did anyone else notice 7s being harsh in the HF range?

Thats a nice stand, however my reciever sits in the middle of the lower shelf on my entertainment center and the stand would be blocking the faceplate. That's why I would like to use 2 stands, one on the right and left side. But I see the speaker's cabinet is curved to the back so I dont know if it would balance out or not.

Thats a nice stand, however my reciever sits in the middle of the lower shelf on my entertainment center and the stand would be blocking the faceplate. That's why I would like to use 2 stands, one on the right and left side. But I see the speaker's cabinet is curved to the back so I dont know if it would balance out or not.

It shouldn't be too hard to stabilize the speaker on two stands placed at either end of it, but I'd check with Paradigm to see whether or not there might be any "structural" issues to be concerned about. I doubt it, but it doesn't hurt to check.

Anyone using in-wall Paradigms? Thoughts? Or maybe pics of your setup?

I have monitor 9's V6 and they can be harsh, but not like klipsch which I demo'd. Also like was previously stated, they don't masks poor source music. With good source music my 9's sound fantastic in two channel even without my sub.

I got a nice quote for the studio 100's and cc590 I am looking at buying. I just thought about the idea of going with the studio 60's and cc590 and putting the savings into one to two subs for added base. What are the thoughts on what would be a better choice?

Hey guys,

Unfortunately, push has come to shove and I have to sell off my Sig S8's and C5 (all v3, Cherry Finish). Check the classifieds here or on AudiogoN if anyone is looking for a killer deal.

Bummer for me, I know.

I bet they sound insane. I have the Sig2 v3's and love them.

I don't have the towers, but I have a 5.1 system, with all Monitor series v5 speakers (CC-290, Titans, & Atoms). I am in the process of upgrading to Studio series, precisely because I've found the Monitors to be a bit harsh sounding, especially in th HF range. To me, this is most noticeable with music. Less so with movies.

Wow, that's an insane deal. I wish I had the room for them! :-(

I also had an Onkyo HTiB set-up and wanted to upgrade everything. Knowing I wanted Paradigm but unwilling to pay new prices (I'm incurably cheap) I started watching Craigslist a few months back, if you are diligent and persistent in checking your city and a few within 100 miles (how far I had to go) or so you will likely score. What really surprised me were the smoking deals to be had on the Monitor Series, on the other hand Paradigm Subwoofers for me were very tough to come by.
Edited by coreseller - 12/22/12 at 6:04am

The Studio 60s will not dig as deep on their own as will the Studio 100s, but if you're factoring subs into the equation, then the S100s' advantage is diminished (unless you expect to run your speakers in a "pure direct"-type mode).

As for the CC speaker, I'd take some of the savings of going from the S100s to the S60s and upgrade the CC-590 to a CC-690. It is, IMO, a much better-sounding speaker.

(When I was upgrading to my Studio set-up, I purchased a gently-used CC-590 on-line. The day I picked it up, I had the chance to A/B it against my buddy's CC-690. Right after we finished the demo, we drove to his local Paradigm retailer, I bought myself a CC-690, and the CC-590 went up for sale.)

When I listen to music I usually do 2 channel on my receiver not pure direct. If I could do 2 channel with a sub I think I would be good.

I run my S60s w/ my subs, and the combination works very well. That being said, the S60s on their own also sound pretty good, even if they don't dig quite as deep as w/ subs, or as the S100s.
Edited by eljaycanuck - 12/22/12 at 6:08am

I would love the cc690 but im not sure if I could put it anywhere.

Curious: In an earlier post, you said you were planning to buy a CC-590. That speaker's over 2' wide and weighs ~40lbs. Where were you going to put that one?

I have the room for the 590 on a shelve above the TV I was going to have made. I will have to remeasure to the 690. Also my girlfriend isn't a fan of how big the 690 would be.

Until she's your wife...who cares!

Hey old school Paradigm PS-1000 owners, have you tried plugging 1 or 2 or the 3 ports to try and re-tune the sub? I emailed Paradigm to see if this would damage the sub and although they mentioned that plugging the ports may tighten up the bass, they never answered if it will damage the sub unfortunately.

Paradigm tech mentioned that this sub in the best possible room should be strong until 25Hz. Just did a test in my movie room and the PS-1000 is strong to about 29Hz. Falls off quickly below this. Using Audyssey to calibrate the system and setting fronts to Small + 80Hz x-over really help to bring music to life with this sub.

Anyways, anyone tried plugging any of the 3 ports in the PS-1000? I know some sub companies let you plug ports to re-tune the sub. Will this over heat or damage the PS-1000 in anyway?

I know the SVS subs will come with port plugs and no harm is done. I would guess you should be ok.

I am hoping that is the case. The PS-1000 spec sheet shows that this sub uses a proprietary airflow ventilation cooling in the base of the driver. See spec sheet.

http://www.paradigm.com/index.php?option=com_joomdoc&task=doc_download&gid=464&Itemid=8

This leads me to believe that heat may be an issue? Or perhaps its normal heat? Or maybe it's because this is a bandpass design (also see spec sheet).

Now, if it's safe to plug the ports, there are 3. I would try with 1 then 2. What sort of material can I use to plug it? Don't want to drop anything inside the box!

I think you can buy foam inserts in diff sizes. I guess try a search and see what comes up.

It might be close till she is closer to wife. I could always just buy it and worry about it later.