Recent content by JonathanOh

I have Paradigm Studio 20s and CC470 in front (v3). I am thinking of in-walls for surround and rear (mounting a normal speaker is not an option). I noticed from the specs that the tweeter in Paradigm’s SA line is different from their Studio v3s. It appears the SAs use the older tweeter found...

I have Studio 20s and Minis. I like each very much. Minis are IMO 80% of the goodness of the studios for half the price. I have no doubts you will be happy with the monitor line.

That is better then my placement option. Ideally, IMO, they do not fire directly at your listening position. I think some people like this but the surrounds can draw more attention to themselves this way. I just realized that I don't know if you surrounds are dipoles. If dipoles, I would...

I really like both. Studios are definitely better. Still surprised how much I like the Minis for half the price though. I sure would like to hear the Signatures. I certianly do not mind the brightness. Perhaps I will look for an amp that is "warm."

btw, I should have mentioned that I powered the speakers using my Pioneer 45tx receiver.

hi, I just did an A/B comparison between my 20s and newly acquired Minis (will be place in surround position). All are v3s. I had Atoms in surround before and, while I guess for the price the Atoms are good, I felt there was a huge difference between them and the Studios. I love the 20s...

Paradigm's tech told me that the 470 is for the 20s and 40s, the 570 for 60s and 100s If you have the space and money and are planning on the larger studios anyway, get the 570.

I listened to the SA-25s and they sounded great (at the dealer's). They were installed just above ear level. I am assuming you are going in-wall for aethetic purposes and more for background sound rather than critical listening. If so, I would not sweat over either brand. These are very nice...

The Atoms are white and while great when I was planning on wall mounting, not so good now that they will be on stands. Wife really wants black so I have to change out the Atoms and while at it, may as well upgrade a bit to the Minis. Thanks all for your advice, I feel pretty good about the...

Thanks again guys for the useful comments!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any insight on Mini Monitors v2 or v3 vs Studio 20s v1? I have Paradigm Studio 20s (v3) and CC-470 for fronts. I am changing out my surrounds but wife says no way to getting another set of new 20s for surround (too big). This leaves me with Minis or...

Thanks John and Marty. Marty, did you feel the Minis were a big improvement over the Atoms? I am going to use them for surrounds until we remodel in a couple of years, then I am upgrading to Studios (I have Studios for the fronts). John, I was actually hoping you were on the forum today...

Does anyone know of anyplace in the San Francisco Bay Area that buys/sells used Paradigm speakers? How about a place that takes trade-ins? I have a pair of new Atoms that I am not going to use. I am going to upgrade to Mini Monitors instead. Thanks Jonathan

I have 20s/470 in front. When I checked with Paradigm, they said that the 470 goes with 20s and 40s but the 570 is the intended match for 60s and 100s. When you get the 60s, I would be interested in if you feel they blend with the 470 as well as the 20s do.

Ronneil, I do not think anyone is saying there is anything wrong with the ADP-170s. I believe they use the same drivers as the Atoms so should sound similar. There are numurous threads over di/bi pole vs. direct radiating for the surrounds. There are champions on both sides so you should...