September 30, 2014

Paradigm Soundscape Wins a 2014 Technology Integrator EXC!TE Award


We are pleased to announce that the Soundscape won a Technology Integrator 2014 EXC!TE Award!

"Soundscape is a powered 5.1-channel soundbar designed to deliver surround sound for large flat panel TVs, boasting four powerful polypropylene woofers, three pure-aluminum dome tweeters and two low-turbulence ports. Paradigm's engineers have achieved an extraordinarily wide soundstage with superb stereo separation, exquisite highs, rich midrange, and deep articulate bass. With a refined fit and finish, the affordable Soundscape is stylish yet unobtrusive, easy to operate, and allows custom integrators the ability to tailor the audio experience for the end user."

Paradigm's Erin Phillips & Justin Bright accepting the EXC!TE Award

Click here! to see the EXC!TE Award winners.
Click here! for more info. on the Soundscape and to buy online.


September 25, 2014

"Game changer: A soundbar an audiophile can love" - CNET on the Paradigm Soundscape

"The Audiophiliac spends quality time with Paradigm's Soundscape, it's clearly the best sound bar he's heard in ages."

It's really hard not to be excited when you read a headline and sub-headline like the above... Especially when it is regarding our very own Paradigm Soundscape 5.1 soundbar. Below are some quotes from CNET audio journalist, Steve Guttenberg.


"It came as a total surprise to me, but when the Paradigm Soundscape sound bar appeared in the CNET office I thought why not give it a spin? Unpacking the super solid 'bar it was easy to see Paradigm's build quality shames the more typical plastic or lightweight wood sound bars, the Soundscape metal clad, 20-pound, 5.5 by 42 by 5 inch cabinet looks sleek."

"The Soundscape is significantly more powerful than any other subwooferless sound bar, and clarity and dynamic punch were superb... man, this sound bar is a force to be reckoned with! Whether it was Kong wrestling with dinosaurs or space station hijinks, the Soundscape's dynamic punch easily KO-ed what passes for merely excellent everyday high-performance sound bars..."

"...most folks prefer a single speaker, easier-to-setup solution. So for them the Soundscape is highly recommended."

Click here! to read the full Soundscape review from CNET.
Click here! for more info on the Soundscape or to buy online.


September 23, 2014

4 Stars for the Paradigm Millenia CT 2 from Sean Killebrew of Home Theater Review

In a recent review of the Paradigm Millenia CT 2, Sean Killebrew of Home Theater Review awarded it with 4 stars and compared Paradigm to a successful restaurant! Read on for details...

Performance
"Those who are familiar with Paradigm and have experienced the sound quality of their speakers understand that this is where the company hangs its hat. That's not to say that their products suffer in terms of aesthetics or general form factor; it's simply that, while a company like Bang and Olufsen might focus on aesthetics, Paradigm begins and ends with performance. Paradigm begins and ends with performance. The Millenia continues that tradition of exemplary sound quality."

Music
"I was a bit shocked to realize that the CT 2, despite its relative affordability, is remarkably revealing... I was immediately hit with a brilliant reproduction of the song. The mids and highs were compelling and warm, and the imaging was better than I'd expect from a system of this ilk.


Movies
"... while you can't replace dedicated surround speakers, the Millenia handled the smoke and mirrors of creating surround sound from two speakers as well as any system I've heard."

"... the Paradigm did an admirable job of conveying all of the action and dialogue without sounding muddy or distorted, even at higher volume."

Conclusion
"While $899 is certainly not a drop in the bucket, when you take a hard look at the Millenia CT 2's price-to-performance ratio, it starts to make sense.... you can find plenty of competition in the three-channel plug-and-play realm, but you're just not going to find many that look and sound as good as the Paradigm. This is how Paradigm has done so well across its product line. It's akin to running a successful restaurant, which is to say: make it look nice, serve up a memorable experience, and don't insult us with your pricing. The same recipe seems to be working just fine for Paradigm."

Click here! for more info on the Millenia CT 2 or to buy now.
Click here! to read the full review from Home Theater Review.


September 19, 2014

Introducing Paradigm’s Prestige Series: Respect for the Original Source


Prestige Series combines innovative new technologies with smart engineering and authentic craftsmanship for astonishing performance at an incredible value. 

For over 30 years, Paradigm has set the precedent for innovation and technology in loudspeaker manufacturing. The new Prestige Series builds on this history by combining new technologies with smart engineering that provides astonishing performance at an incredible value—all completely crafted in our Canadian facility. Prepare to be impressed and astonished. 

Prestige is Paradigm—Refined

With a new, unobstructed look: clean, sharp lines, with close attention paid to the smallest details. These loudspeakers don’t rely on gimmicks. 

Prestige is Smart Engineering

Harnessing cutting-edge new technologies, like our Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens that protects the delicate S-PAL™ tweeter dome and acts as the Phase Plug, blocking out-of-phase frequencies for smoother, extended high frequencies with incredible detail and higher output. 

Prestige is an Authentic, Handcrafted Piece of Art

Designed, engineered, and fully Crafted in Canada, by people who love great audio (just like you). From the precise workmanship of the non-resonant cabinets to their beautiful premium-grade finishes, Prestige is truly hand-built for performance.

Maintaining control over the design and manufacturing process is the only way to ensure perfection. For the ultimate in control, Paradigm builds its drivers in-house. Only by handcrafting each midrange and bass driver ourselves can we guarantee the consistency of our precision engineering, going beyond the industry standard to deliver superior high performance in each and every Prestige loudspeaker we build.

Prestige cabinets are flawlessly wrapped with real walnut hardwood and offered in a variety of beautiful premium-grade finishes: Walnut and Black Walnut have a smooth satin finish with distinctive wood figuring. Midnight Cherry and Piano Black feature a luxurious hand-rubbed, high-gloss finish.

There are five models in the Prestige Series lineup: three floorstanding speakers (Prestige 95F, 85F & 75F), two center channels (Prestige 55C & 45C), one surround channel (Prestige 25S), and one bookshelf speaker (Prestige 15B). 



Prestige Series models will start shipping in Q4 and will be available from authorized Paradigm dealers nationwide. Pricing TBD.

Stay tuned for more product details: www.paradigm.com. 
Click here! for digital images of the Prestige series.


September 4, 2014

Paradigm Teases New Product Launch

It all started two weeks ago, when we added a count down clock to the Paradigm home page along with a teaser image of a mysteriously draped speaker. (see image below)...


But yesterday, we took it to the next level with an update to the home page that included a link to a teaser video.







Looks like you'll have to wait until the clock runs out 
and CEDIA EXPO 2014 begins for the unveiling and more info!