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04-07-2004, 08:12 PM
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Paradigm Atom V.2 vs. V3
My local Paradigm retailer just offered me a deal on the Paradigm System 1 (2 Atoms, CC-70, PDR-8, and two more Atoms instead of the ADP-70's) for $750. However, when I looked more closely they were Atom V.2's. Anyone know if there is a huge difference between these and the V.3's?
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04-08-2004, 10:33 AM
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No difference between v2 and v3 for the bookshelves in the Performance series. Maybe a slight cosmetic change, but the drivers and x-overs should be basically identical for a perfect timbre match. They were also the same price at the time of the change. I know this for certain, because I ordered v2 Titans at the time, and I got v3s when the shipment came in, and I couldn't tell the difference between them and my v2s. I wouldn't expect anyone to still have v2s, since they were discontinued over a year ago, so that seems a bit odd.
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04-08-2004, 11:36 AM
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$750 is a bit steep for that setup. I got 4 Atoms, a PDR-10, and a CC-170 - all version 3, for about $900 brand new.
I'd offer him $600 for what you've just listed.
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04-08-2004, 11:44 AM
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At the time, I got my 4 shielded Titans and a CC-170 for $600, all brand new, so this guy should be able to come down on the price some.
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04-08-2004, 11:44 AM
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Thanks for the advice. Sounds like the store is being a little sketchy ... I'll have to shop around or get him to $600.
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04-08-2004, 02:38 PM
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I wouldn't necessarily say "sketchy", but they are giving you what sounds like MSRP pricing, and for a whole set, they should work with you if they want your business.
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04-08-2004, 02:40 PM
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If I were you I'd look into getting the CC_170 rather than the CC-70. The center speaker is possibly the most important for HT and I think the CC_70 would lag behind the atoms a bit.
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04-08-2004, 02:53 PM
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Justin is right on. Go for the better centre if you can squeeze it in.
When our shop sold Paradigm, the CC70 was the most exchanged speaker ever 
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04-08-2004, 04:06 PM
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i'll definitely opt for the 170 then. thanks again, guys.
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06-17-2004, 10:41 AM
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