"Today's Inspiration, Courtesy of Paradigm" - A teaser from SoundStage! on Paradigm's Inspiration

In a recent blog post published on SoundStage Global, Doug Schneider wrote a teaser about the out-of-box experience with his review set of 30th Anniversary Inspiration speakers called Today's Inspiration, Courtesy of Paradigm. Below we have shared some of Doug's comments and fun photos - enjoy and stay tuned for the full review!

"This morning my doorbell rang at 10:30 a.m. -- it was FedEx dropping off a pair of Paradigm Reference Inspiration stand-mounted loudspeakers. These aren't ordinary Paradigms, but a special anniversary model created to celebrate the company's 30 years of being in business. This and the floorstanding Tribute are the only two models in this line, and they're both being made in limited-edition runs..."

"You'd think that the first thing I would do is unpack the Inspirations and set them up in my listening room. You'd think. But what I did was immediately haul both boxes into the back of my Honda CR-V and drive to Canada's National Research Council (NRC) so that they could be measured in the chamber right away." 

"After they were measured, I brought them home, but I still didn't listen to them right away. Instead, I set the pair up on the floor of my unfurnished living room (aka my kids' playroom) and shot pictures of them to show some of the features here."

Under the grill, pure-beryllium dome & black-anodized pure-aluminum cone

Top view of the beautifully curved cabinet with Dark Garnet Gloss finish

Included 'Thank You' letter reading "Here's to another 30 wonderful years"

Signed by Scott Bagby: Paradigm's founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board

 "The Inspiration is a really nifty speaker that certainly shares a family resemblance with Paradigm's other models, but it also has some features that no other Paradigm model has, including a special finish that the company calls Dark Garnet Gloss. Look for a full review of this speaker to show up in SoundStage! Hi-Fi in June."

We cannot wait to hear what Doug thinks of the Inspiration.

Click here! to read Doug's blog post & for the full photo gallery.

Click here! for more on Paradigm's 30th Anniversary speakers.

"A Compact Canadian Masterpiece" - TONE Audio on the Paradigm Reference Signature S8 speakers

It's safe to say when a review starts off with...

"Spoiler Alert: The Paradigm Reference Signature S8s are amazing speakers that don't cost a small fortune. They offer performance way beyond what you'd expect for $8,998 a pair. Many of us know the Canadian company for its smaller speakers and great home-theater systems, but the Signature S8s have major audiophile cred."

... that it's going to be a good one!

And Jeff Dorgay's review of the Paradigm Reference Signature S8 speakers, was no exception. You can read the full review in TONE Audio Issue #54, but we can't help but share a few more quotes for you here.

"Serious five-figure performance without a five-figure pricetag"

Lifelike Vocals

"The beryllium tweeter and line-array-type configuration give the speakers a high degree of coherence, which is a major contributor to their ability to reproduce vocals—male or female—with such lifelike ease."

"The Ref Sig.S8s keep the driving disco beat firmly anchored without losing track of the seductive lead vocals, while also keeping all of the backup vocals sorted, as they pop in from all over the soundscape."

"...a great mix of vocal layers and spacey electronic effects zooming all over the listening room—further showcasing the fact that these speakers possess extraordinary imaging abilities."

"The S8 may have a relatively small footprint, but they are massive on quality."

Smooth Sailing

"...there’s loads of low-end rumble, but everything else is smooth sailing. If you really need to rattle the foundation of your house, or love your movies loud, by all means peruse the Paradigm catalog. However, most of us will be thrilled with the bass response that these speakers deliver."

"Major audiophile cred"

System Anchor

"Best of all, the high sensitivity of these speakers allows a wide range of compatible amplification, making them a fantastic anchor for your system."

Musical Finesse

"The amount of clean, undistorted sound these speakers produce is as impressive as the finesse with which they deliver it. These are far from just being rock-and-roll, brain-damage speakers. They do finesse as well as they do loud, making them a fit for whatever music you enjoy."

Small but Big

"The Ref Sig. S8s may have a relatively small footprint, but they are massive on quality... Don't let the compact footprint fool you: These slim speakers weigh 100 pounds each, so unless you turn green when someone makes you mad, get some help to unpack and move them into place."

Exceptional Value

"If you're looking for a pair of speakers that offer serious five-figure performance without a five-figure pricetag, consider the Paradigm Reference Signature S8s. In the scheme of today's wacky audio world, where $100k speakers are no longer rare, these are refreshingly great - and we are happy to give them one of our Exceptional Value Awards for 2013."

Click here! to read the review in TONE Audio Issue #54.

Click here! for more info on Paradigm's Reference Signature S8.

Esquire recommends Paradigm Signature S2 speakers for a good 2-channel stereo system

In a recent article from Esquire's May 2013 issue, Peter Martin suggests ditching the dock and investing in a good 2-channel stereo system:

"With the right stereo system, you can stop listening to music and start experiencing it."

And what does Esquire recommend for a more budget-friendly 2-channel speaker? ... Paradigm's Reference Signature S2! 
 

"Unlike most of the docks, AirPlay speakers, and TVs tuned to satellite radio that many of us use to listen to music, a component stereo system plays songs the way artists meant for them to be heard: clear and full, with a depth that makes listening to an album feel like being at a concert ... Start by finding your speakers. They have the clearest sonic fingerprint of any component..."

Click here! to read Esquire's article on best component stereos. 

Click here! for more information on Paradigm's S2 speakers.

"My listening notes raved about the natural sound of the high frequencies... not the slightest trace of vocal sibilance" - S+V on the Atom Monitor

Earlier this year, Sound + Vision informed us they were going to do a minispeaker round-up. Feeling up to the challenge, we sent along a pair of Atom Monitor Series 7 bookshelf speaker to be a contender. Unfortunately, in the midst of the round-up, there was a mix-up and the Atoms were accidentally left out. Feeling terrible about the whole fiasco, Brent Butterworth decided to publish a separate piece on the Atom entitled: "A late addition to our massive minispeaker roundup".

Nonetheless, out of the minispeaker mess came a decent little review, and here we are sharing a few clips with you...

"One of the speakers in my blind test had that smooth, detailed, delicate treble I expected from the Motion 15 —but when I checked to see which speaker was which, the speaker in question turned out to be the Atom Monitor."

"My listening notes raved about the natural sound of the high frequencies, and that along with the Monitor Audio Bronze BX-1, the Atom Monitor was the only one of the minimonitors that showed not the slightest trace of vocal sibilance..."

"The Atom Monitor’s bass tends toward the conservative side, more of the tight sound audiophiles like than the get-up-and-boogie high-Q bass..."

"...the Atom Monitor sounded to me like one of the top contenders in this test... Speaking of taste, fellow listening panelists Geoff Morrison and Lauren Dragan also ranked the Atom Monitor highly."   (See Geoff and Lauren's comments below)

“Great bass, and maybe a bit ‘smiley’... overall one of my clear favorites."

- Geoff Morrison

“Technically, this one might be the best. It’s definitely the one I’d want to mix a recording on. It sounds the flattest from top to bottom...”

 - Lauren Dragan

Click here! to read Sound + Vision's Atom Monitor review in full.

Click here! for more info. on Paradigm's Atom Monitor Series 7.

Paradigm makes a big impression in The Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Awards & Buyer's Guide

We are proud to announce that the Paradigm SHIFT Series A2 and Paradigm Reference Studio 10 have both been named Editors' Choice Award winners by The Absolute Sound, as published in the Guide to High-Performance Loudspeakers 2013!

The Guide to High-Performance Loudspeakers 2013 is a thorough 115 page document, featuring some of the best loudspeaker coverage from TAS during the past year, as well as a number of other features, such as: Sneak Previews, Further Thoughts and Editors' Choice Awards etc.

After receiving a great review from Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound also included the Paradigm Monitor 9 floorstanding speaker review. We encourage you to download the guide, but here's a preview of what you'll find inside about Paradigm's products...

A2 Review Summary
"The Paradigm Shift A2 represents a very high order of value and performance - incredibly versatile for small-room, family-on-the-go, and impromptu listening anywhere there's an outlet. Frankly only a dog is more companionable than the A2."

A2 - 2013 Editors' Choice Award
"A 2012 Golden Ear recipient, the Shift A2 is more than just a cleverly named loudspeaker. Compact,
internally powered, and equipped with DSP bass management and enough back-panel inputs to connect to almost any source, this is what 21st century entry-level high end is all about. A combination of sound and value, it extends the welcome mat to budding highenders who may have felt they couldn’t afford the entrance fee."

Monitor 9 Review Summary
"Now in its seventh generation, Paradigm’s Monitor Series is one of the benchmarks for good-sounding, affordable speakers that... offer tremendous across-the-board performance, musical satisfaction, and value. Which, of course, are the very traits that have made this Canadian firm’s designs such a success over the past quarter-plus century."

 
Studio 10 - 2013 Editors' Choice Award
"Paradigm’s diminutive Studio 10 is inherently warm and full, with a remarkably large presentation that will appeal to a wide range of listeners. It’s not the most transparent design, but is nevertheless lively and involving. This front-ported two-way can sit on a shelf, but performs best on a rigid stand placed somewhat into the room."

Click here! to download
 the Guide to High-Performance Loudspeakers 2013.

Paradigm wins "Best Loudspeaker Brand" in About.com Readers' Choice Awards 2013!

It's official! The votes were cast, tallied and as a result About.com named Paradigm, "Best Loudspeaker Brand" for 2013, as voted by About.com readers and you - our beloved fans and customers from every corner of the world.

Now in its fifth year, the About.com Readers' Choice Awards honor the best products, features and services across more than a dozen categories, ranging from technology to hobbies to parenting and more, as selected by its readers.

All of us at Paradigm cannot thank you enough.
It is an absolute honor.

Click here! to view the 2013 Readers’ Choice Award winners.

"...the best subwoofer I have ever heard, nothing even comes close." - Tom Jung about the SUB 2

Tom Jung of the Everything Audio Network reviewed the Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 and his only complaint was "it's a heavy brute". Beyond that he gave it a 'stellar' review along with not one but two "Stellar Sound" awards! Here are some teasers...

First Impressions
"Wow! The Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 gives a whole new meaning to the word subwoofer. I figured it would be good, but the SUB 2, from a company I’m quite familiar with, created a subsoinc bass speaker class by itself. It is that good."

 

"I can’t say I’m surprised that Paradigm would come up with what is widely acclaimed as one of the best subs — if not the best on the planet. Not only has Paradigm been designing and building great subwoofers for many years, but the engineers have the technical chops and the resources to set a new standard in low-end reproduction." 

Perfect Bass Kit (PBK)

"Paradigm engineers did their homework with the PBK. It really works well!... The Perfect Bass Kit set up was a snap and worked so well that I never tried any different locations or ran the set up again."

The Audition

"Within the first couple of seconds of that first depth charge explosion, I knew the SUB 2 was a game changer. The entire room shook and the leather in the theater chairs flapped like they were in a giant wind storm."

"I should point out that I normally use four subwoofers in my room, but for this review I removed them; the single SUB 2 more than replaced them, adding so much more below 20 Hz. And the Paradigm relayed, as much if not more, 30 Hz and up bass level. I have never experienced low-frequency extension like this before. The SUB 2 easily goes down more than an octave lower than what I am used to hearing from what I consider to be really good subwoofers."

"With every low bass effect, these ultra-low frequency experiences were something new, hearing and feeling sounds that don’t normally come from speakers or woofers of any kind. Even the finest movie theaters do not go where the SUB 2 goes — with low frequency extension of 7Hz (DIN)!"

"Never once during my time with the SUB 2 did I hear anything that resembled distortion. The power supply is so smart it can tell the amplifier not to go louder if it is getting close to tripping a breaker."

The Verdict

"No question about it this is the best subwoofer I have ever heard, nothing even comes close. For some the SUB 2 will add two to three octaves of low end to an already good system. For movies, it stands alone, just amazing bass performance for even the largest of home system rooms. For music it all depends on the recording and the music, but with the best recorded jazz and classical, it can be impressive as well."

"I'm going to miss that bass. For its gut-wrenching, low-bass performance, it deserves the Everything Audio Network Stellar Sound Award; maybe two."
 

 Click here! to read the full SUB 2 review by Tom Jung.

Click here! for more information on the SUB 2.

Vote Paradigm! - Finalist in the 2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards

Thanks to the nominations of Paradigm fans all over the world, we are one of the finalists in the 2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for "Best Loudspeaker Brand!"

"There are thousands of loudspeaker brands and models. In addition, how a loudspeaker sounds to you can be very subjective experience, which makes it difficult even for us product reviewers to make an objective decision on which ones are best. However, everyone seems to have something to say about their favorites."  -- About.com

Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite loudspeaker brand!

CLICK  HERE  TO  VOTE!

You can cast one vote in each category, ever 24 hours.

Voting ends at 11:59pm ET on March 19th.

Winners will be announced on March 27th.

Thank you for your support!

"It's the best commercial subwoofer I’ve ever encountered" - Dave Upton on the Signature SUB 2

Dave Upton of Home Theater Forum, recently reviewed our biggest, baddest top of the line subwoofer - the Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 and he liked it... more than just a little bit. In fact, in Dave's words, the SUB 2 is "...the best commercial subwoofer I've ever encountered." Want to know more?  So did we! We highly recommend that you to read the full review, but here's a start...

Initial Thoughts
"Upon Paradigm's generous agreement to loan a SUB 2 for review, I was notified that a 230lb package would be arriving at my house - a rather daunting prospect."

"Paradigm's Signature SUB 2 - a hexagonal behemoth of a subwoofer featuring the sort of cost no object engineering one would expect in a statement series product."

"It is a subwoofer that throws the entire concept 

of ROI out the window."

Wall Flexing, Room Pressurizing Bass

"This seemed like the ideal tune for the SUB 2 given its purported 7Hz in-room performance so I turned the volume up to -15 from reference and “let her rip”. The result was shockingly good – with my walls literally flexing on the lowest frequency notes. The SUB 2 proved almost immediately that I would reach my limits long before it did, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the chest shaking bass that the SUB 2 so effortlessly produced."

"This tune was a great deal of fun to listen to as each attack felt like a visceral hit on my chest while the sinusoidal sweeps pressurized my room to levels I’ve rarely encountered before."

Perfect Integration

"The SUB 2 demonstrated remarkable agility here – I assume in part thanks to the 10” drivers on board, which allowed each bass note to decay as quickly and neatly as I have ever heard in my system. The SUB 2 also didn’t overpower the other elements of the track, a testament to its capability to play both quietly and loud."

"The SUB 2 reproduced this track superbly, providing a sense of tactile force with each attack of the bass line. Integration with my mains was perfect – never giving a sense of directionality or muddiness."

"... a testament to what engineers can accomplish 

given free rein to innovate."

Reserved and Real World

"...the SUB 2 blatantly demonstrated the ridiculous reserves of power the amp can produce, generating sound pressure levels far beyond my comfort zone without breaking a sweat."

"Suffice to say, the SUB was able to reproduce this with plenty of power, but also a surprising degree of accuracy. When the bass hit it was both sudden and quick to decay as one would expect in the real world."

In Conclusion...

"The SUB 2 is insanely expensive, unreasonably heavy, and all around ridiculous in almost every way I can imagine – and despite all that, I love it." 

"It is a subwoofer that throws the entire concept of ROI out the window and is a testament to what engineers can accomplish given free rein to innovate. While I certainly can’t afford one – the SUB 2 deserves to be on the short list of anyone who can."

"It’s big, it’s a little stupid, and it’s the best commercial subwoofer I’ve ever encountered."

Click here! to read the full SUB 2 review on HomeTheaterForum.

Click here! to learn more about our Signature SUB 2. 

 

Paradigm Scores not 1 but 2 "Best of 2012" Awards from Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity

Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity recently announced their "Best of 2012" Awards and Paradigm took home not 1 but 2 awards!

We are honored that the Paradigm Mini Monitor Series 7, Center 1 and Surround 1 speakers left such a great impression with the reviewers at Secrets of Home Theater. And of course, kudos goes to the Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 1 for a well deserved "Best of 2012" award.

Click here! for a complete listing of "Best of 2012" award winners.

Click here! for more information on Monitor Series 7 speakers.

Click here! for more information on the Signature SUB 1.

Rave Reviews, Shining Awards & A True Industry Favorite - Millenia CT is our latest Pride & Joy!

Have you heard all the buzz and seen all of the coverage our Millenia CT 2.1 speaker system has been getting? This system is not only the first Paradigm product to be sold on Apple.com and Apple.ca, it's getting rave reviews, shining awards and its quickly becoming an industry favorite! That's why we're calling it our latest and greatest pride and joy!

Click on any (or all!) of these Paradigm SHIFT Series 

blog post headings for more info...

PC Mag gives the Paradigm Millenia CT 4.5 Stars, Editor's Choice & 1 of 10 Best Computer Speakers!!

"...completely blows away almost any soundbar... vastly better than almost all of the desktop audio systems..." - Brent Butterworth on the Millenia CT

"I'm left with only one conclusion: Paradigm's Millenia CT is exceptional." - Hans Wetzel, SoundStage!

Millenia CT makes Apple's Online Holiday Gift Guide

 Men's Journal "Gear of the Year" includes Millenia CT!

Men's Journal Gear Lab Collection Opens Today!

"Sounds Like A Million Bucks" - Truly Gadgets on the Paradigm Millenia CT 2.1 System

Millenia CT makes UFC Magazine Gift Guide!

... And there's more to come!

Click here! for more on our Millenia CT or to buy online.

Click here! for the latest news on the Paradigm SHIFT blog.

Tech2 gives Paradigm SE 1 Editors' Choice Award!

Tech 2 in India reviewed the Paradigm SE 1 bookshelf speakers and gave it the Editors' Choice and a rating of 8.5!

"They have the remarkable ability of maintaining sonic clarity even at the highest levels, be it alternative rock or electronic music. I found this pair a pleasure to look at and an honour to listen to."

To read the full review, Click here!

Click here! for more info. on the Paradigm SE Series.

Inside the Home Theater of Home Theater Review's Publisher, Jerry Del Colliano

Ever wondered what the big names in the high-end audio industry have setup in their personal home theaters?  

HomeTheaterReview.com Publisher, Jerry Del Colliano sent us a couple of great photos of his, and we're proud to see that of all the high-end speaker options out there, Jerry chose Paradigm's Reference Signature v.3 speakers. Check out the photos below...

Jerry Del Colliano's home theater Publisher of HomeTheaterReview.com

 
Why Paradigm? 
In December of 2011, HomeTheaterReview.com selected the Paradigm Reference Signature S8 v.3 as "Best High End Floorstanding Speaker". Here's what Jerry had to say...

"The idea that an $8,500 per pair set of Paradigms can take on the likes of a Wilson WATT Puppy or Revel Ultima Salon2 would be considered audiophile blasphemy to some, but guess what – they not only compete, they win. You don’t necessarily have to spend $30,000 per pair to get one of the best, most highly engineered speakers money can buy. Thank you Paradigm."

Shown:  Paradigm Reference Signature S8 L/R speakers & C5 center channel

Thanks for sharing Jerry!

For more information on Paradigm Reference Signature speakers:

Click here! 

"Paradigm's new Tribute loudspeaker is the company's best looking and... best sounding loudspeaker to date." Doug Schneider, SoundStage!

Doug Schneider of SoundStage! came to visit the Paradigm & Anthem room at TAVES and after taking a good look & listen, was baffled by one of our Limited Edition 30th Anniversary speakers, the Tribute. Here's the first line of his show write-up:

"I'll cut to the chase and tell you now that Paradigm's new Tribute loudspeaker is the company's best looking and, from what we could tell at TAVES 2012, best sounding loudspeaker to date."

"Ever wanted $25,000 loudspeakers for a quarter of the price?"

Doug went on to say... "I think some might think it to be nothing more than one of their Signature S6s with a fancy new finish and some other cosmetic embellishments. From what I gleaned from their designers, however, that doesn't seem to be the case." ... and he's right!

You see, the Tribute (floorstanding) and little sister, Inspiration (bookshelf) are a species of their own, including latest-generation driver technology: carbon-anodized aluminum cones, Paradigm's patented corrugate surrounds, beryllium tweeters and to name a few other features: recessed drivers, polished chrome plinths/stands, curved cabinet design, a brand new beautiful real-wood veneer finish, and a whole pile of other special aesthetics that celebrate just how far we have come in 30 years.

"...What this translates to in the listening experience is better clarity than I've ever heard from a Paradigm speaker, particularly through the midrange, along with tighter, deeper bass... In fact, the Tribute sounded so full, open, and refined that it could easily put to shame many of the boutique-brand floorstanders that sell for three, four, or even five times its price, in turn making it one of the best-value high-end loudspeakers on the market today."

"...the entire speaker, including cabinet and drivers, is made in Canada"

Most importantly to us and possibly to Doug as well, is that the Tribute and Inspiration are designed, engineered and manufactured from top to bottom at Paradigm headquarters, here in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In fact, some of us here at Paradigm say that the 'inspiration' for this limited edition 30th anniversary project, is in fact a 'tribute' to the very first Paradigm speakers made back in the 80s: 2-channel, Made in Canada... (See what we did there?!)

According to Doug, the only shortcoming with the Tribute is that it is a limited-edition production run. Though we have yet to release the Tribute and likely won't for at least a month, Doug encourages readers to consider them (and fast), because once the boxes are sealed, we'll be moving on to the next innovative project.

Click here! to read Doug's show coverage on the Paradigm Tribute at TAVES.

Click here! for Doug's recent article highlighting the Tribute yet again. 

For more information on Paradigm visit: www.paradigm.com 

Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 earns 2012 HTSA Technology Innovations Award

The Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) announced the winners of their 2012 HTSA Vendor Awards and we are proud to announce that our SUB 2 was chosen as one of the Technology Innovations Award winners!

Bob Hana, Managing Director of HTSA presents 

Bob McConnell, VP of North American Sales for Paradigm, 

with the HTSA Technology Innovations Award.

“The HTSA Vendor Awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond to support the success and business growth of our members,” said Bob Hana, Managing Director of HTSA. “It is with the help of these manufacturers that specialty dealers and custom integrators can continue to effectively sell and serve today’s consumer, while providing dependable solutions that meet the growing needs of the connected home.”

Click here! to see all of the HTSA Top Vendors of 2012. 
Click here! for more information on Paradigm's Signature SUB 2.

Paradigm's Cinema 100 CT earns Trusted Reviews "Recommended" status and a 9/10 star review!

Danny Phillips of Trusted Reviews tested out our Cinema 100 CT 5.1 system and gave it a score of 9/10 and the lovely, "Trusted Reviews Recommended" stamp of approval - what an honor that is!  Here are some highlights from the review...

Gloriously Good Looking
"These are gloriously good looking speakers, giving off a palpable sense of quality both visually and to the touch. The cabinets, fashioned from mineral-filled polymer and coated in a sexy gloss black finish, have a satisfying robustness about them – confirmed by the dull, solid thud that comes back when you tap one as opposed to the hollow thonk that some speakers reply with. What’s more they’re fairly hefty, which is always a positive sign." 

"The subwoofer is styled with an equal sense of panache. A black cloth grille is wrapped around the front, top and bottom of this cute cube, while the sides are lustrous gloss black panels, giving the Cinema Sub a level of cosmetic class that few subs can match."

Mesmerizing Performance
"In action this all translates into a mesmerizing performance. We’ve been blown away by several compact speaker systems of late, but this one really takes the biscuit. It’s a step up from most compact systems in terms of clarity, subtlety and composure, resulting in a sound that’s exhilarating, immersive and not lacking in large-scale ambition."

"The sound is clean and free from nasty clipping and harshness, even at neighbour-bothering volumes. Its beautiful high-frequency reproduction brings a wonderfully airy and spacious feel to the sound, while midrange reproduction is superb, allowing voices to burst forth with warmth and richness."

"The fronts and centre are a combined tour de force at the front, blending seamlessly with each other and crossing over to the sub in the smoothest, most harmonious way possible... The most remarkable aspect of the Cinema 100 CT’s performance is how it sounds much bigger than it is. They move the air with a level of gusto that you’d normally associate with floorstanding designs, making raucous action scenes sound immense."

"But what sets this system apart from its rivals most is the sheer brilliance of the subwoofer. Tight and thunderous, its potency defies its modest dimensions. Yet it’s about more than mere muscle. There’s a sensitivity and agility about its contribution that impressed us greatly, gently reinforcing everything from the score to deep-voiced dialogue. But when called for it’ll thump right through your chest."

The Verdict
"The Paradigm Cinema 100 CT is an outstanding speaker system. It boasts luxurious build quality and performance that’s a cut above your average compact package... Most impressive is how it makes you believe you’re listening to much bigger speakers, offering presence and authority beyond the norm – the mark of a truly triumphant compact system."

Very nice!

Click here! to read the full review.

Click here! for more information on the Cinema 100 CT.

Paradigm Celebrates 30 Years of Sonic Excellence!

July 31, 2012 marked Paradigm's 30th Anniversary!

Happy Birthday to us! For thirty years Paradigm has set the standard for sonic excellence in every product category we offer. And while we remain focused on what we consider the “absolutely essential” performance/value relationship, we continue to push the boundaries of speaker design. Rave reviews the world over and hundreds of product awards continue to confirm why Paradigm is the first choice for even the most critical listener.

Paradigm will celebrate it's 30th anniversary with an exciting year ahead. Keep your eyes peeled for Facebook and Twitter contests/giveaways as well as some very exciting product introductions... Our lips are sealed!

For more information about Paradigm visit: www.paradigm.com

"...the (Cinema 100 CT) served up a delicious performance." - Home Cinema Choice, UK

One of our favourite reviewers and most entertaining writers, Adam Rayner, recently reviewed our smallest (yet great) achievement: the Cinema 100 CT and we just happened to stumble upon the published review today.  

Here is a handful of Adam's thoughts:

"After only a few moments I found myself looking at them slightly dumbfounded"

Delicious
"In conjunction with an Anthem MRX300 receiver doing its RoomEQ thing, the CT100 array served up a delicious performance."

"the initial impression was how classy and upmarket the whole Paradigm CT sound was. You get a slice of high-end from these bizarre little boxes. After only a few moments I found myself looking at them slightly dumbfounded."

"...there is total synergy between all five cabinets...The Cinema subwoofer... is wonderful for the money... It supports the CT100s very well, right up to the bottom of the satellites’ ability. The blend between them is true and you’ll struggle to identify where the bass is coming from."

"The Paradigms crafted a fabulous detail-rich sound, with crispy edges that cut easily through the crashes and explosions. This allows you to hear things going on in the background while the foreground is roaring. Tinkles, scratches and metal-on-metal sounds all had total intelligibility and definition."

"The Paradigms crafted a fabulous detail-rich sound, with crispy edges."

No Sweat
"I expected to hear the 100CT straining and popping, yet never really did. In fact it’s been a long time since such a small system has so amazed me, but these drivers, and that S-PAL 3.5in mid-range in particular, are a clever achievement."

 "Voices were clean and uncoloured, even when Hollywood’s finest are shouting, and the sheer size of the sound belies the size of the boxes."

"This really is a system for someone who craves a big sound but wants to avoid room-dominating speakers."

Wonder Package
"So, from a subwoofer with six 10in drivers to a teeny atom bomb of a 3in speaker, Paradigm is now covering all the bases... Paradigm’s 100CT speakers, and the subwoofer that goes with them, form a bit of a wonder package"

Cheers Adam! 

We're happy to read that you like Paradigm gear, whether it be our entry level 5.1 speaker system or our biggest baddest (and most expensive) subwoofer!

Click here! to read Adam's full review of the Cinema 100 CT.

Click here! for more info on Paradigm's Cinema speakers.

"The scale of sound this package delivers is epic" - AVForums, UK on the Paradigm Cinema 100 CT

AVForums.com in the UK tested out the Paradigm Cinema 100 CT and were pleasantly surprised with the acoustic muscle the compact system has. In fact, the Cinema 100 CT had enough 'WOW' factor to earn it the AVForums "Best Buy" award.

The review is a great read, but here are some highlights to entice you to click the link at the bottom...

Forget the Specs and Listen!
"Forget the paper figures and go audition it if you're in the market, or spend the rest of your life wondering what if?"

"... the Cinema 100 CT will work happily with any decent AV receiver, it will make the most of the power on offer, it will move the room when asked and will do it all in a seamless blend between all of the speakers. Crucially, it will feel bigger and more exciting with movies, whilst sounding more complete with music than its peers, whose form my be bound by the function."

"... few can approach the Cinema 100 CT's delivery of scale with such authority."

"With the seamless contribution of the left and right Cinema 100s blending the acoustic with the rock solid image of the centre, it was a palpable presence in the room."

"The Cinema Sub should be lauded here, as it not only failed to to mark itself out with unwelcome waffle, but proceeded to lend ample weight the the opening bars of the orchestra with a fine texture to the massed strings."

"... the combination of the Cinema Sub and Cinema 100 satellites really showed their combined metal, with the introduction of the rock band overlaying the orchestra. The extra dynamic capabilities the larger mid/bass drivers of the satellites deliver in the upper bass, really delivered the drums with a punch and snap, accelerating the piece from the dramatic, but stately swell of the opening bars."

 "Tonally, the Cinema 100 satellites tread the familiar Paradigm balance of being pretty much neutral, with just a hint of top end lift to provide a bit of sparkle, whilst remaining impeccably clean."

"... few can approach the Cinema 100 CT's delivery of scale with such authority."

An Epic Conclusion
"The scale of sound this package delivers is epic, relative to the real estate it asks you to give up to accommodate it."

"A friend of mine who is convinced there is no such thing as too many watts, cones, or any other such other quantitative quality, probably summed it up best after I gave him a quick blast of something excessively loud and full of explosions; he said and I quote "It's all there, isn't it." Very true."

To that we at Paradigm say, why thank you! And... we're blushing.

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Introducing Paradigm's M-Series Stands!

We are very pleased to announce Paradigm's newest line of speaker stands, the M-Series, designed for use with Monitor Series 7 bookshelf and center channel speakers as well as select Studio v.5 Series speakers.

High-performance speaker stands are essential in any high-quality audio/home theater system. The new M-Series stands position speakers at ear level to ensure the best performance possible. With a clean-cut, modern aesthetic and wallet-friendly prices, the M-series is sure to be a hit!

FEATURES include...
•	Floorstanding designs
•	Steel tube and cast-aluminum construction
•	Isolation pads to minimize vibrations and resonances
•	Hidden cable channels
•	Center posts can be filled to minimize resonances
•	Adjustable locking spiked feet, spikes included
•	All necessary hardware included

Visit an authorized Paradigm dealer near you 

to pick-up Paradigm's new M-series stands.

Paradigm Monitor SUB 12 earns "Great Buy" stamp of approval from GoodSound!

After reviewing the Paradigm Monitor 11 Series 7 -- 5.1 speaker system in February, Vince Hanada wanted to "more fully explore the SUB 12." So he requested a second review sample as well as Paradigm's Perfect Bass Kit (PBK) and the PT-2 wireless transmitter. We gladly accepted and off the gear went to B.C., Canada. Since then, Vince's review was published and given the big logo at the top-left side of this page, we think he liked it!  Here are some teasers from the review...

Listening
"The two Sub 12s passed the shake’n’rattle test with flying colors. With the two subs and the PBK, the bass was deep, tight, and well controlled"

"For bass transients, a mark of a good sub is whether or not gunshots sound abrupt and distinct, or if they wallow and meld into each other. The Sub 12s passed this test, too... Each gunshot was distinct and tight through the Paradigms, which upped the realism quotient a few notches. This isn’t the case with lesser subs, especially small ported designs, which tend to moosh together the gunshot thuds."

PT-2 & PBK
"Using the PT-2 was dead simple... the PT-2 worked flawlessly in my room."

"Another great addition to Paradigm's subwoofer line is the Perfect Bass Kit, or PBK... as with the PT-2, setup was dead easy. The whole procedure took about five minutes per subwoofer."

Conclusions
"On its own, without the Perfect Bass Kit or the PT-2 Wireless Transmitter, Paradigm’s Series 7 Monitor Sub 12 was a reasonably good subwoofer that performed as well as other subs in its price range; I have no reason to dissuade you from buying one. But two Sub 12s with PBK and PT-2 made an exceptional combo. The depth of bass, the transient performance, and all the features such as wireless transmission and room correction put it in a higher class, and that makes it one of the best options at the price available today."

All that and the GoodSound! "Great Buy" stamp of approval? 

We think that deserves a pat on the back for Paradigm.

Click here! to read the full Monitor SUB 12 review.

Click here! for more information on the Monitor SUB 12.