Questions from newbie re: Paradigm speakers (1 Viewer)

[Dietrich Loos]

I just bought a new receiver/speaker set-up that consists of the following:

Denon AVR 3805
Paradigm Mini Monitors (front)
Paradigm CC-370 (center)
Paradigm ADP-370 (surround)
Paradigm PS-1000 (sub)

My first question is, is this a properly matched speaker package? I listened to it at the dealer and compared it to other combinations and I thought it sounded great, and I think it sounds great in my basement, but I'd appreciate any thoughts as to whether any piece of the package doesn't fit with the rest.

I still have my old system sitting around the house, that I'll be looking to sell if I can find anyone interested. It consists of the following:

Denon AVR 3300
Paradigm Atoms (front and surround)
Paradigm CC-170 (center)
Paradigm PDR-10 (sub)

My second question is, rather than try to sell my old system as a package, should I keep 2 of the Atoms and run some wire to the back wall for a 7.1 set-up? Will the Atoms suffice for 7.1 rear surround duty? Will the Atoms match the rest of my set-up? If so, will I notice enough of a difference watching movies with the 2 Atoms in the rear to make it worthwhile to figure out how to get them mounted back there?

I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I don't know much about the "technical" aspects of home theater, which is why I've found this forum to be so helpful. Any thoughts?

 

[ChrisWiggles]

Yes, that looks like a properly matched package, but I'd go for a PW1200, or a Servo 15 as the sub instead, or even better, get an SVS PCi sub.

 

[John Garcia]

I'd opt for Minis instead of the ADPs and Monitor 5s as mains instead of Minis, simply for cost reasons and the fact that I prefer monopoles to bi/dipoles for surround. The Minis are good, but the 5s have much more presence than the Minis. I agree about the sub too, there are SVS and HSU subs in the same price range that will outperform the PS1000.

Yes, the Atoms would make good rears in a 7.1 setup.