Stereophile reviews the Pardigm Reference Studio 60's

Check out this great review of the Studio 60's from Kalman Rubinson of Stereophile!

We're giving away Cinema 90 CT Systems to our Facebook fans!

We are pleased to announce that Chris Bester of Kitchener, Ontario is the 2nd Paradigm Speakers fan to win a Cinema 90 CT System... Congratulations!

On the 15th of every month for 6 months we are randomly selecting 1 of our lucky Facebook fans to win a Cinema 90 CT System. Giving away systems is just one way that we would like to thank our fans for supporting the Paradigm & Anthem brands.

Want to be the next person to win? All you have to do is become a fan of Paradigm Speakers on Facebook and you are automatically entered. It's that easy! Be sure to join before December 15th in order to be eligible for the 3rd draw.

Secrets of Home Theater Reviews a Millenia HT system!

Larry Hryshko of Secrets of Home Theater loved the Millenia 300 home theater system... He writes... "Overall, I greatly enjoyed my time with the Millenia system. For anyone looking to adorn their new flat screen with an aesthetically pleasing and acoustically satisfying experience, this setup will meet their expectations very nicely. Spousal approval is nearly assured and this has no physical or audible resemblance to an HTIB system whatsoever."

Click here for the full review

Signature Sub 25 with the PBK-1 Reviewed!

Brian Kahn of hometheaterreview.com says about the sub 25..."The Paradigm Signature SUB 25 performs exceptionally well. It possesses the rare ability to play both deep and hard on the one hand and with finesse and grace on the other. Many subwoofers claim to be capable of both the detail necessary to supplement a high-quality music system and the power to provide the foundation for explosive movie soundtracks, though few, if any, deliver quite like the Paradigm Signature SUB 25 does."

Click here for the full review.

Secrets of Home Theater Reviews Studio v5!

Brian Florian of hometheaterhifi.com had some great things to say about the new Studio 10's. "With these latest offerings from Paradigm's now most extensive line, they solidify the confidence I and scores of others have in them. With precious few qualifiers I've yet to be disappointed with Paradigm speakers. Not every speaker is right for every roll, but I can’t think of one of theirs which I couldn't put to work somewhere in the house."

Click here for the full review.

Bass Perfected!

Dennis Berger of Home Entertainment reviews the Paradigm Reference Sub 12. "Honestly, it’s hard to do anything but gush about the SUB 12. On its own, it’s a fantastic subwoofer—rich and nuanced, with a perfect voice for music and more than enough power for movies. Throw in the Perfect Bass Kit (or ARC-1 if you have an Anthem processor), and quite frankly one of the best 12-inch subs I’ve heard in its class is elevated into another category altogether."

Click here for the full review!

Ce Pro interviews Rob Sample

Our own Rob Sample, Western Regional for Paradigm and Anthem, speaks with CE Pro's Lisa Montgomery about the new products shown at CEDIA, 2009. Click here for the video.

Paradigm's full booth tour from CEDIA

Travel with Brian Smith, Eastern Regional for Paradigm and Anthem as he offers a full tour of the Paradigm and Anthem booth at CEDIA, 2009. Click here for the video!

Paradigm is on Facebook!

If you are on Facebook click here to find Paradigm's page. Sign up as a friend of Paradigm and every thirty days, starting October 15th, we'll choose a random "Friend" to win one of 6 Paradigm Cinema CT systems. If you are already a friend of Paradigm, you're already in the draw!

Paradigm Reference Earns "Showstopper" Status from Soundstage!

It wasn’t that many years ago that Paradigm made only conventional-looking speakers and subwoofers in rectangular boxes at prices low enough that most people could afford them. For a very long time, they were known for products that provided great value but didn’t necessarily represent the state of the art.

Though still a leader on the budget side, in recent years Paradigm has gone upscale to challenge the best there is, and there’s no better evidence of that than their new Reference Signature Sub 2 (front left) and Reference Signature Sub 1 powered subwoofers. These aren’t like the Paradigms of yesteryear, and the company knows it. Their product literature boldly proclaims: "Our most ambitious subwoofer to date . . . loaded with cutting-edge technology!" A close look at these two products reveals little evidence to contradict that. Click here for the full report!

Signature v.3 Covered in Soundstage!

Paradigm just released the third version of their Signature speakers called, appropriately, v.3. The largest and most expensive speaker in the series is the floorstanding S8 (far left), priced at $3499 each. The smallest and lowest-priced model is the stand-mounted S1 (second from right on stand), priced at $599 each (with G-PAL gold-anodized aluminum-dome tweeter, $799 each with P-Be beryllium-dome tweeter). The v.3 speakers are said to have 3dB greater sensitivity that the v.2 models, and all of the speakers incorporate Paradigm's new Non-Limiting Corrugated (NLC) surround technology that is said to offer 50% more driver travel and lower distortion. Click here for full coverage from Soundstage.

Home Theater Magazine Show Report

Home Theater Magazine asked the question "Perfect Bass Forever?" And the answer is yes. They reported on the launch of the DSP and Ultracube subwoofers that now include the Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit (PBK). Further down the page is a preview of the new Paradigm SE Series, a series that fits between the Monitor and Studio line up. Also reported on is the new Reference Signature Sub 1 and 2, Signature v.3. Click here for the full report.

Home Entertainment Reports on Paradigm's Seismic 110

Home Entertainments Dennis Berger was impressed with our new Paradigm Reference Seismic 110. "Paradigm announced today that it's highly anticipated Seismic 110 Subwoofer will be shipping at the end of October. Admit it: The first thing that went through your head when you saw this diminutive little powerhouse was, "Awww, how cute." Right? With its sleek, curvilinear diecast monocoque exterior and its oversized paws tucked neatly underneath, one can’t help but look at this little fellow and wish it had a chin to scratch." Click here for the full coverage.

Paradigm puts its name to version 3 of its Reference Signature lineup

Sitting atop Paradigm's range of speakers is the Reference Signature series which while not cheap, have historically offered up performance that bests many speakers that cost way more. The propellerheads at Paradigm have been busy refining things and have released the third version of these speakers as, you guessed it, Reference Signature v.3. The previous two versions have set a high standard, but the third time's a charm. Paradigm engineers are promising a 3dB increase in sensitivity thanks to new driver materials, motor designs and plenty of design time using finite element analysis. That should bring plenty of sound from a handful of Watts, and hopefully will translate into some serious dynamic range when paired with an appropriate amp. To read the full release, click here.

"Paradigm has outdone itself, and the Monitor 11 v.6 is no exception." Proclaims Vince Hanada of hometheatersound.com. Click here for the full review.

Signature Sub 25 with the PBK-1 Reviewed!

Ross Jones of Secrets of Home Theater loved the combo! Here's a little taste... "It is capable of tremendous output, low frequency extension and accurate reproduction of both music and movies. Combined with the PBK-1 EQ/Room correction software, it provides amazingly flat frequency response from any seat in the house."

Click here for the full review!

Paradigm In-Wall Speakers Shown UK Love

Paradigm's popularity is growing in Europe as value becomes a major motivator for speaker and electronics purchases. Helping deliver this message to the UK is Paradigm's partner and distributor, aptly named Anthem Audio Video Solutions.

Anthem AV Solutions Director James Buckle wrote an excellent piece on Paradigm's architectural offerings for a UK trade publication called HiddenWires: Paradigm Custom Install Speakers. In addition to offering background information, he writes about some of Paradigm's most popular in-wall/in-ceiling speakers and subwoofers. Architectural speakers are an area of huge growth in the UK and abroad as aesthetics and discretion become increasingly important. The accompanying lifestyle photography with overlaying product shots supporting the article is a nice touch. Job well done HiddenWires.co.uk and Mr. Buckle.

Paradigm Electronics HomeTheaterHifi.com Factory Tour

A brief but informative overview of a recent Paradigm factory tour was posted on www.HomeTheaterHifi.com's new forum section they are calling the "Cave," by J. Andrew Yang.

We encourage Paradigm fans to join the forum and offer feedback on products and other home audio/video related matters.

One of the highlights from the article:

"The biggest thing that should strike anybody is the degree to which Paradigm is vertically integrated. R&D, design, prototyping and manufacturing are all conducted on-site for nearly every component. The driver voice coil, cone, caps, surrounds, spider, magnets and basket are all manufactured on-site. The inductors for the crossovers are wound on-site. Tool & die for the molding processes are fabricated on-site. The wood veneer is applied on-site. The list goes on and on."

Mr. Yang is right-on with his comments, speaker quality is our number one priority and there's no better quality-control than having every aspect of the process right in front of you.

A more in-depth Paradigm factory tour with images can be found here.

The Importance of Audio in Gaming

Sound and Vision editor/blogger Will Greenwald wrote an interesting post about audio and gaming entitled The sound of gaming where he postulates the following:

"Video games and home theater enthusiasm seem like the perfect match. A far cry from the days of pixelated sprites and harshly synthesized sound effects, modern video games have all the hallmarks of a top-notch Blu-ray release: high-resolution graphics, Dolby Digital surround sound, and tons of interactive features. Unfortunately, the twin houses of gamers and home theater buffs almost never mingle, despite how well their equipment can work with each other. "

While we would recommend a Paradigm Cinema Phantom or Micro system over Mr. Greenwald's choice of speakers, we agree with his point about the lack of mingling between home theater and gaming buffs, despite the obvious shared interests.

Greenwald gets very specific in his breakdown of how quality audio can enhance the gaming experience, including this commentary on the importance of a subwoofer:

"When you have a subwoofer, the weak "Bang. Bang. Bang." that used to waft from your television becomes a proper "BLAM! BLAM! BLAM!" Bullets, rockets, bombs, anything involving combustion is going to sound better with the beefy bass of a subwoofer behind it. In Red Faction: Guerrilla, where virtually every man-made structure is destructible, the extra power is invaluable. Between the 5 satellites to provide the soundscape and the subwoofer to provide the rumble, I felt like an EDF stronghold was collapsing before me, thanks to the judicious combination of high explosives and a ridiculously overpowered sledgehammer."

We'd love to hear more noise like this from the gamer community and press.

Studio 100 5.1 System Reviewed!

Hometheaterreview.com raves about the Studio 100 driven 5.1 system they've been testing. Bryan Kahn produces a thorough and well written review that's worth checking out if your considering the Studios. Click here to read the full review.

Paradigm Launches Reference Hybrid Millenia 10 and 20: In/on-wall Style Redefines Architectural Speakers

Ultra-slim flat-panel television displays finally have met their sonic and aesthetic match, as Paradigm Electronics announces its first-ever partly-in-wall/partly-out-of-the-wall speaker designs. The new Reference Hybrid Millenia™ 10 and 20 integrate reference-quality build materials into a form factor that protrudes less than an inch and a half from the wall!

Conventional on-wall speakers jut out four to five inches, dwarfing the depth of most wall-mounted flat-panel displays. Although great sound is paramount, floor space and visual appeal (or discretion) are important secondary factors in the purchase of speakers. Paradigm’s new models are slim enough to visually complement ever-slimming flat panels for years to come, even with the grills on. By partially recessing a Millenia Hybrid into the wall, the speaker gains a deeper, more stable enclosure with inherent performance advantages over traditional on-wall mounting techniques.

Each Paradigm hybrid speaker is engineered to incorporate the predictable effects of a wall on the speaker’s frequency response. The speaker’s pre-attached glass-reinforced injection-molded polymer (GRIP™) bracket is optimized to exploit maximum wall area for a complete absence of vibration, even when performing at maximum output.

Like all Paradigm® Reference Millenia speakers, the Hybrids’ high-frequency drivers exhibit timbral clarity and transparency comparable to the very best electrostatic or ribbon designs. Midrange drivers deliver an accurate, lifelike and critically revealing performance with extraordinary detail. Bass response, free of cone standing waves and micro distortions and reinforced by the wall, offers exceptional articulation. Add Millenia 10 Hybrids or Millenia ADPs as surround/rear speakers and then complete your Millenia home theater system with room-pounding bass from a Paradigm® Reference subwoofer.

Hybrid Millenia 20s and 10s, designed for two-channel or multi-channel configurations, can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Their simple three-step installation process is made even easier by the mounting templates that securely cradle each speaker. Once the template is in, the speaker is wired and adjusted to cover the cutout. Tighten four screws to hold the speaker in place, and installation is complete.

Subwoofer demo Material - Bring the Boom!

Dennis Burger of Home Entertainment Magazine wrote a great article on great demo material to show off your new subwoofer. Click here for the full article.

Audio Callibration Tips for Home Theater from THX

ElectronicHouse.com offers a helpful and informative article on callibrating audio in a home theater titled Five Easy Steps to Superior Home Theater Sound.

The article is an easy-to-follow and comprehensive look at what you can do to ensure the audio pumping through your Paradigm speakers is not compromised by secondary conditions and is maximized whether it's a two-channel set-up or a 7.2 surround configuration.

Quoting EH.com reporter Bob Archer on why audio callibration hasn't caught up to it's video cousin, "...the audio community has had a difficult time making the transition from two-channel to home theater, and its educational efforts have been primarily equipment-centric, which has limited the public’s knowledge on the topic of audio calibration."

Nice work Bob, hope to see more articles like this in the future.

Paradigm Signature SUB 25 Subwoofer Reviewed by EngadgetHD.com

EngadgetHD.com reviewer Steven Kim recently offered his assessment of the Paradigm Signature SUB 25, laying high praise on our flagship subwoofer.

The best line of the review comes in the summary where Mr. Kim states, "Think of it as a ninja bodyguard packed full of bass -- you won't even know it's there until it's called upon, and then things get done with quick, effortless precision before it disappears again."

Some seriously high praise from one of the most prominent A/V technology sites on the internet today. Who wouldn;t love a ninja bodyguard?

Read the full review and offer comments on the review at this link:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/06/09/hertz-so-good-paradigm-signature-sub-25-subwoofer-review/

The RVC-12SQ is a Winner!

Paradigm is proud to announce that the RVC-12SQ is a winner of CE-Pro's Innovative Housing and Technology Award. This award honours the most innovative products, builders and CE pros serving the homebuilding industry.

Click here for the full article.

Paradigm is in Munich for the High End 2009 Show!

Paradigm Reference Signature Sub 25 Beats JL Audio's Fathom F113

Its true! Randall Smith of Home Theater & Sound said in a review "The Paradigm Signature Sub 25 now is the sub to beat." Click on the link below to read the full review.
www.hometheatersound.com

Goodsound.com Loves the Studio 10

Doug Schneider of Goodsound.com reported that the Studio 10 is "...my top choice for a compact two-way loudspeaker costing under $1000/pair" Click on the link below to read the full review.
www.goodsound.com/

Another Great Review of the Studio 60

SoundstageAV.com proclaims it to be the best speaker under $2000. Click on the link below to read the full Review.
www.soundstageav.com

Great Review of the new Studio 60 v5

Click the link below to read a great review of the Studio ६० v5 system. There is a direct link off the front cover to the review. http://playback.avguide.com/issue/18?src=Playback

PARADIGM CINEMA 90 CT SYSTEM TO BE FEATURED ON CBS'S THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Toronto, Ontario - March 13, 2009 - Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing will enter a new realm of popular culture when its Cinema 90 CT (Compact Theater) 5.1 surround audio system will be featured on CBS's The Price is Right on Friday, April 3rd at 11a.m. Eastern time.

The Cinema 90 CT system will be included in one of the initial "One-bid" pricing games that qualifies contestants to go on stage and ultimately earn a chance at bidding in the Showcase Showdown.

"When an opportunity to work with an institution like The Price is Right comes along, you stop what you're doing and listen," said Mark Aling, Paradigm's Marketing Manager. "The show has been entertaining daytime TV viewers for almost 65 years with engaging games like ‘Plinko' and ‘Cliffhanger' so we're really looking forward to April 3rd. Don't forget to get your pets spayed or neutered."

PARADIGM SHIPS TWO NEW REFERENCE SUBWOOFERS

As the curtain descends on Servo-15 after its long and phenomenally successful run, two new powerhouse Reference subs move to center stage: SUB 12 and SUB 15.

Toronto, Ontario - February 2009 - Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, proudly introduces its Reference SUB 12 and SUB 15. Natural evolutions in Paradigm's lineup of award-winning subwoofers, these new models benefit from the company's years of research into the mechanics of producing louder, lower-frequency, lower-distortion bass. In fact, those three "Ls" are the driving force behind Paradigm's ongoing commitment to refine and improve subwoofer performance with each new generation.

Although Paradigm's popular and successful Servo-15 subwoofer is now officially "retired" (as is the earth-shaking Seismic 12), the company has achieved servo-level performance even without the servo; as a result, the SUB 12 and SUB 15 possess higher playing ceilings and so much more. The new models' unique amplifier/driver configurations allow them to play "louder and lower" than any other subwoofers in their price range, and they still cost less! And unlike many designs on the market, not a hint of low-frequency extension or output was sacrificed to keep their size compatible with today's living spaces.

The new models' proprietary, state-of-the-art high excursion bass drivers, first seen in the Signature SUB 25, were designed, engineered and manufactured by Paradigm in North America. The 12-inch driver in the SUB 12 and the 15-inch driver in the SUB 15 each include mineral-filled co-polymer polypropylene cones with RCR^TM Resonance Control Ribs, powerful dual voice-coil designs (three-inch high-temperature aluminum voice coils and dual oversized spiders), multi-layer polyurethane-composite elliptical-shaped surrounds, large aluminum shorting rings situated around the voice coils, proprietary AVS^TM Airflow Ventilation System cooling and large 35-lb FEA-optimized magnet assemblies.

Dual Ultra-Class-D^TM Amplifiers deliver a small form factor that nevertheless generates big power. Designed, engineered and manufactured in North America, both amplifiers are housed inside a single cabinet. Each amp is attached to the side of a unique "T-shape" aluminum center extrusion, FEA-optimized for exceptional heat dissipation, which means less heat, more power, and no noise. The amps deliver 3,400 watts Dynamic Peak Power and 1,700 watts RMS Sustained Power (850 watts each amplifier). Other features of the amps include switched mode power supplies, low-noise, high-power transformers, the highest-quality MOSFET transistors, noise suppression networks, advanced control circuits, full-bridge Ultra-Class-D design output stage, precision components and dual-sided military spec (FR-4 rated) glass/epoxy circuit boards, and advanced short-circuit protection. Their Paradigm-designed Digital Signal Processing means sophisticated mathematical algorithms "shape" frequency response to ensure accurate, consistent and musical bass performance.

Input and control facilities include low-level inputs (RCA and Balanced XLR), auto on/off and trigger on/off, subwoofer cut-off with bypass option, subwoofer level control, phase alignment, and a USB Port for future upgrades and for use with the optional Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit (PBK-1), which compensates for a room's negative sonic effects on a subwoofer's performance.

Low frequency extension in the SUB 15 is 12 Hz. In the SUB 12, it is 16 Hz.

The SUB 12 retails for $1,999 and the SUB 15 retails for $2,799. Both are now shipping with the full line of Paradigm Reference Studio Series v.5 speakers.

For more information, please visit www.paradigm.com.