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post #26251 of 28086
1/1/13 at 5:00pm
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Originally Posted by eljaycanuck View Post

This is one reason I'm a big proponent of buying speakers gently-used. A pair of Studio 60v4s and a CC-690v5 (which is what I have) can be had for less than the cost of just the new pair of Studio 60s. Worth being patient for, IMO. smile.gif

Yes! I wanted to upgrade from Monitor to Studio series, but could not justify the cost of buying them new. I scored a near-mint pair of Studio 20 v4 for $450, and a near-mint Studio CC-490 v5 for $500 ($450 + $50 for shipping). That was a huge upgrade to the front stage for me for under a grand.
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post #26252 of 28086
1/1/13 at 5:08pm
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I scored a near-mint pair of Studio 20 v4 for $450, and a near-mint Studio CC-490 v5 for $500 ($450 + $50 for shipping). That was a huge upgrade to the front stage for me for under a grand.
Sweet... cool.gif
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post #26253 of 28086
1/1/13 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by CHASLS2 View Post

Wished i could luck into some Sig8's local. I never see used Paradigm stuff in my area.

I'll ship to you. UPS Freight. You know you can't say no wink.gif
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post #26254 of 28086
1/1/13 at 5:44pm
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Originally Posted by CHASLS2 View Post

Wished i could luck into some Sig8's local. I never see used Paradigm stuff in my area.
I've got studio 40's in your area I'll sell.

Or: switch to the dark side. N801's. You know you want them.
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post #26255 of 28086
1/1/13 at 7:17pm
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Originally Posted by weird 23 View Post

What's up 519?

Loving the Dyn's, here the replacements for my S6's and C5.

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Any plans of some Sig surrounds to match your front three for 2013?

You were thinking of a power amp at one point in time were you not? Did you end up getting one?
Those look awesome! Are they as tall in real life as they appear in the picture?
Yes some Sig surrounds are on my list but the priority is an amplifier.

I am going to go with an NAD 275BEE. Yesterday I was at my dealer and spent a little time with a 275BEE and a pair of S8s.
It seems to be a solid amp and the price is very affordable.
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post #26256 of 28086
1/1/13 at 7:30pm
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Originally Posted by eljaycanuck View Post

This is one reason I'm a big proponent of buying speakers gently-used. A pair of Studio 60v4s and a CC-690v5 (which is what I have) can be had for less than the cost of just the new pair of Studio 60s. Worth being patient for, IMO. smile.gif

+1. Some amazing deals can be found in the used market. Last spring on CAM I spotted a new in box pair of cherry v2 S4s and C3 for the approximate selling price of pair of v5 Studio 60s.
Needless to say I took the day off and drove the hour to the seller and they were indeed as advertised. That was a good day !

I then sold my v4 Studio 40's and CC 590 for a great price. The total cost of the upgrade was $ 675.00
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post #26257 of 28086
1/1/13 at 7:51pm
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Originally Posted by 519audiofan View Post


Those look awesome! Are they as tall in real life as they appear in the picture?
Yes some Sig surrounds are on my list but the priority is an amplifier.
I am going to go with an NAD 275BEE. Yesterday I was at my dealer and spent a little time with a 275BEE and a pair of S8s.
It seems to be a solid amp and the price is very affordable.

Yes they are pretty tall and quite heavy but sound really good.

 

I think Nad is a good choice for the Sigs, gear with a warm sound signature compliments them well IMO. Good to hear your enjoying your speakers, the S4's are the only Sigs I haven't gotten a chance to listen to. Sounds like you got them for a steal as well.

 

Do you find your Yamaha has trouble pushing them to the levels you want to listen to?

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post #26258 of 28086
1/1/13 at 8:02pm
Hey guys. If I decide to go with Paradigms I'm trying to decide if should get Studio 100's and a CC590 or S2 bookshelfs with a C3. My issue is that I'd probably still stay with the studio line for the side and rear surrounds. Would the combo of Signature fronts blend nicely with Studio surrounds or should I just save up longer and get Signature surrounds as well? Thanks.

Oh, this is going in a somewhat large room 24' x 20' and mostly HT. Don't listen to much music aside from whatever music is playing in the movie.
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post #26259 of 28086
1/1/13 at 8:12pm
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Originally Posted by weird 23 View Post

Yes they are pretty tall and quite heavy but sound really good.

I think Nad is a good choice for the Sigs, gear with a warm sound signature compliments them well IMO. Good to hear your enjoying your speakers, the S4's are the only Sigs I haven't gotten a chance to listen to. Sounds like you got them for a steal as well.

Do you find your Yamaha has trouble pushing them to the levels you want to listen to?
Yes for both movies and music, the Yamaha seems strained at louder volumes. Hopefully the NAD will help.
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post #26260 of 28086
1/1/13 at 8:12pm
Yes. There's no problem mixing lines between the fronts and surrounds.
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post #26261 of 28086
1/1/13 at 8:12pm
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Originally Posted by BentZero View Post

Hey guys. If I decide to go with Paradigms I'm trying to decide if should get Studio 100's and a CC590 or S2 bookshelfs with a C3. My issue is that I'd probably still stay with the studio line for the side and rear surrounds. Would the combo of Signature fronts blend nicely with Studio surrounds or should I just save up longer and get Signature surrounds as well? Thanks.
Oh, this is going in a somewhat large room 24' x 20' and mostly HT. Don't listen to much music aside from whatever music is playing in the movie.
You'll be fine mixing Studio surrounds with Sig fronts.
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post #26262 of 28086
1/2/13 at 3:12am
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Originally Posted by JerryLove View Post

I've got studio 40's in your area I'll sell.
Or: switch to the dark side. N801's. You know you want them.

You never PM'ed me back with a price.
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post #26263 of 28086
1/2/13 at 6:17am
Has anyone bought Studio speakers online? I thought they were dealer only speakers but I did find them online at a legitimate looking site. The prices were closer to what I read the msrp should be and about half as much as a local dealer is asking. Any thoughts?
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post #26264 of 28086
1/2/13 at 6:22am
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Has anyone bought Studio speakers online? I thought they were dealer only speakers but I did find them online at a legitimate looking site.
If they're not listed on Paradigm's "Where to Buy?" page, they're probably not legitimate.
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post #26265 of 28086
1/2/13 at 7:39am
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Originally Posted by james138 View Post

Has anyone bought Studio speakers online? I thought they were dealer only speakers but I did find them online at a legitimate looking site. The prices were closer to what I read the msrp should be and about half as much as a local dealer is asking. Any thoughts?

Can you tell us what site? Or is that against forum rules? I'm not sure.
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post #26266 of 28086
1/2/13 at 8:52am
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Can you tell us what site? Or is that against forum rules? I'm not sure.

I wasn't sure either, that's why I'd didn't post it. But since you asked the site is http://www.newaudiovideo.com/ it's the only place that shows up on google.

I wanted to get an answer straight from the horses mouth so I called Paradigm. They said the do not sell speakers over the Internet.
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post #26267 of 28086
1/2/13 at 9:05am
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Originally Posted by james138 View Post

I wasn't sure either, that's why I'd didn't post it. But since you asked the site is http://www.newaudiovideo.com/ it's the only place that shows up on google.
I wanted to get an answer straight from the horses mouth so I called Paradigm. They said the do not sell speakers over the Internet.

Do some research on that company. They're no good. The site overall reeks of scam. And then there's this. http://www.scamadviser.com/is-newaudiovideo.com-safe.html
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post #26268 of 28086
1/2/13 at 9:38am
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Originally Posted by CHASLS2 View Post

You never PM'ed me back with a price.
Many apologies. I was certain I did. I will do so now.
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post #26269 of 28086
1/2/13 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by globalgreg View Post

Do some research on that company. They're no good. The site overall reeks of scam. And then there's this. http://www.scamadviser.com/is-newaudiovideo.com-safe.html

Sounds like they'll give you a good deal on some Paradime speakers.
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post #26270 of 28086
1/2/13 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by BentZero View Post

Sounds like they'll give you a good deal on some Paradime speakers.
Yeah, sounds like they will send you a pair of dimes. smile.gif
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post #26271 of 28086
1/2/13 at 4:03pm
FYI-- the only time you can snag Paradigm speakers online
With a warranty is when Paradigm changes version #'s upward.

Example-- the Studio series is due to move up to version 6.
You can then pick-up the v5's at a great deal.

This is how I snagged my v2 Signature set-up. When they
Rolled out the v3, the v2 had some great discounts!!!

Sometimes if you are persistent Google the speaker you
Want. Several pages into the search you may be able to
Find dealers who had customers trade in equipment or an
Odd pair of a previous version in the back room.

Check audiogon for dealers too.
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post #26272 of 28086
1/2/13 at 4:10pm
Any rumors about when we'll see v6s? I'd love me some v5 discounting biggrin.gif
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post #26273 of 28086
1/2/13 at 4:18pm
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Originally Posted by Naylia View Post

Any rumors about when we'll see v6s? I'd love me some v5 discounting biggrin.gif

Rumor has it happening sometime this year. wink.gif
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post #26274 of 28086
1/2/13 at 4:37pm
Well, It'll be 3-4 weeks until my new tv stand arrives (which the Studio 20s will sit on). I guess I can use some old Definitive bookshelf's on it in the meantime, and maybe get a new sub and new amp first in preparation.

//keeps one eye on CES

//prepares to throw money at the screen
Edited by Naylia - 1/2/13 at 5:09pm
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post #26275 of 28086
1/2/13 at 8:52pm
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Originally Posted by grasshoppers View Post

FYI-- the only time you can snag Paradigm speakers online
With a warranty is when Paradigm changes version #'s upward.
Example-- the Studio series is due to move up to version 6.
You can then pick-up the v5's at a great deal.
This is how I snagged my v2 Signature set-up. When they
Rolled out the v3, the v2 had some great discounts!!!
Sometimes if you are persistent Google the speaker you
Want. Several pages into the search you may be able to
Find dealers who had customers trade in equipment or an
Odd pair of a previous version in the back room.
Check audiogon for dealers too.

Paradigm does not sell speakers "online" or over the internet....regardless of whether a new version has come out or not.
If you find such a site, they are not an authorized dealer.
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post #26276 of 28086
1/2/13 at 9:28pm
Thanks eljaycanuck,

I have no doubt that the gargantuan cc-690 is the way to go from a pure audio perspective, but I'm ultimately trying to balance a modern visual aesthetic with great audio. The TV will be on a Visualizm AV stand, so the only real place I can put the center channel is inside the 20" door. Here's a rough sketch of what I'm trying to achieve:

Paradigm + XBR + Visualizm.jpg 98k .jpg file

There'll be a white leather sectional sofa on the opposite end of the room. smile.gif With a more minimalist feel to the room, I don't see a 690 in my future... frown.gif

Gerry
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post #26277 of 28086
1/3/13 at 12:39am
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Originally Posted by tboe77 View Post

Yes! I wanted to upgrade from Monitor to Studio series, but could not justify the cost of buying them new. I scored a near-mint pair of Studio 20 v4 for $450, and a near-mint Studio CC-490 v5 for $500 ($450 + $50 for shipping). That was a huge upgrade to the front stage for me for under a grand.

Nice deal you got. Would you know the difference between Studio 20 v4 and v5? Aesthetically they almost looked the same. I'm also looking for Studio 20, but it seems for my budget, I can only settle for v4. Or a used Studio 10 v5. Thanks.
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post #26278 of 28086
1/3/13 at 3:56am
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Originally Posted by r0n1n View Post

Nice deal you got. Would you know the difference between Studio 20 v4 and v5? Aesthetically they almost looked the same. I'm also looking for Studio 20, but it seems for my budget, I can only settle for v4. Or a used Studio 10 v5. Thanks.

The v4 have a traditional box-shaped cabinet, while the v5 have the curved cabinet. I think that's the only real difference. Same drvers and crossovers AFAIK. Others here may correct me if I'm wrong about that. So, if you're pinching your pennies, like me, I think v4 is the way to go.

Now, I'm looking for a pair of Studio 40 v4, in black ash. Will move my 20s to surround duty if I find them!
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post #26279 of 28086
1/3/13 at 6:00am
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I have no doubt that the gargantuan cc-690 is the way to go from a pure audio perspective, but I'm ultimately trying to balance a modern visual aesthetic with great audio. The TV will be on a Visualizm AV stand, so the only real place I can put the center channel is inside the 20" door.
Fair enough, although I'd personally buy a small riser/shelf for the TV that would permit placement of the CC-690 in front of it. But, hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. smile.gif Regardless of what you get, I hope you enjoy your new set-up! smile.gif
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post #26280 of 28086
1/3/13 at 6:03am
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I'm also looking for Studio 20, but it seems for my budget, I can only settle for v4.
Having to "settle" for Studio 20v4s isn't really as bad as it sounds... wink.gif
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