Anthem & Paradigm
 

Do we have many Anthem/Paradigm users or followers here?

I use Paradigm Studio Reference 40's for the front, 20's for the rear and the center channel. They are v2 so they have been around awhile

Exceptional loudspeakers and subs. Exceptionally good value.
Signature 8's. $5,400 the pair.
Reference - Models

Paradigm all the way
 

I'm using Paradigm Singature S8 v2 as front on my 2 systems, HT and 2 channels.

On my Home Theater I use Paradigm Signature C3 v2 and Paradigm Studio ADP (an older generation of BiPolars) as Rear Channels.

For the lower part of the spectrum I use a Paradigm Servo 15 v2 sub-woofer.

I'm very satisfied with the sound quality.

P.S. If I had more money to invest in speakers I would probably get Tannoy Westminster or Canterbury, Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage or Focal Grande Utopia.

I had the Anthem MCA-20 amp 200w x 2 and loved the sound but wanted the clipping protection of Mcintosh.

Not sure why I bought the Klipsh RF-7II after being happy with the Paradigm 90P-v.3 for so long.The 90p's have built in amps for the three eight inch woofers and level adjustment on the rear.For now they are doing rear fill with the woofers set at a higher than norm level to act as subs for the klipsch.Now that the RF-7 II's have broken in this system rocks pretty GOOD.250 watt amp.250 watt speakers,101 db ef no need for clipping protection anymore but I will stick with the Mac.

I have the Anthem 225 integrated in my main system. I have the Anthem MCA20 driving my Usher X-719's in my HT setup and I have a pair of Paradigm Mini Monitors and the Center 3 center channel in the family room 3.1 setup.

I have a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio 20 V.5 and a Paradigm Seismic 110 doing the Sub duties. Love the combination.

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I own a pair of Paradigm Signature S1 v.3 speakers on Paradigm stands and Seismic 110 subwoofer with PBK. This combo sounds excellent on my system.

Roger

I purchased Paradigm's back in the summer of 2002. At the time I bought a pair of Studio 100v2's, CCv2, ADPv2's and a Servo 15a. Great speakers. In the fall of 2003 I purchased a pair of Studio 60v2's for the rears and a few months later a 2nd Servo 15a. About 4 years ago I purchased a Signature Sub 25 for my LFE channel. These speakers gave me many many years of enjoyment.

I had intended to move to an all Signature setup replacing all of the Studios two years ago but my dealer had become a B&W dealer at that time and I preferred the B&W sound over the Signatures. With the unfortunate continual price increases of the Paradigm speakers over the years they lost their competitive price advantage which was unfortunate and what would have been a huge price difference a few years earlier compared to B&W closed to basically an insignificant difference.

So over the past two years I have been slowly replacing my Paradigm's with B&W speakers. First it was the CC, replaced by a HTM2 Diamond. A couple months later the the 60's were boxed up and the 100's went to rear surround duty as they were replaced by 802 Diamonds up front. My system then underwent a downsizing from 7.1 to 5.1. At that point the ADP's got boxed up. Most recently, just two weeks ago the 100's got boxed up as I await another pair of B&W's. Boxing the 100's was a bit sad I must admit, they served me well for over a decade and I prefer those old big, bad boys to the current 100's today. There's just something about the sound of that larger cabinet with the larger drivers over the current versions that I prefer.

This sums up Paradigm for me very well.:thumbsup:

Anthem/Paradigm
 

Hi Guys, I have paradigm reference signature S8 V2 for my mains C5 for centre 2 ADP for surrounds and S4v1 for rears and a Sub25 all processed by a D2 and amplified by an Anthem P5 for front speakers and A5 for surrounds. I was trying to hook up tactile transducers with the extra channels but to date have not had much success with them. Source is Oppo 103 and BEV HD satellite receiver. I have loved the Paradigms from the day I purchased them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a serious HT system.
Mike

mikec Welcome to Audioaficionado :banana: I wish that I could help with your question but someone will if they can.Again welcome.:thumbsup:

I have the Reference Signature S8v3 for the fronts with a C5v3 for centre, a pair of ADP3's for surrounds and S4v2 for rears and a Sub25. I also use a D2 for the processor and a P5 for front channels biamped to the S8's and an A5 for rear channels. I have no complaints other than a defective speaker in one of the ADP3's which was promptly corrected by the dealer it was purchased from. I have this setup for about 3 years along with a Pioneer Kuro Elite 60" plasma.

I have Anthem/Paradigm gear in my home theater system.

(See my signature for the details.)

I have paradigm mini monitors in my office rig. I used to have some studio 100's v5. They were awesome.

I used to refer to Paradigm as the Dual tt of speakers.One got more than they paid for. Not sure if I was right and that probably applies to other speaker manufacturers as well.

The Hifi company I work for, is for both Paradigm and Anthem the distributor in the Netherlands. In the store(we got 18 stores)I work at, in our surround set-up, we use Paradigm and Anthem. The Anthem MRX-700 powers the Studio 60, 10 and CC-490. The sub we use is the UltraCube 10. And it sounds great! Very clear and powerfull soundstage.

The setup isn't perfectly placed, but it gets the job done.
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Paradigm Studio Reference 20 V2 and a pair of V3's with J -stands here.
I also use an Anthem Pre1 tube pre-amp on occasion.

The Paradigms have a pretty big sound for a bookshelf speaker. Not quite a refined as my primary Bookshelf speakers ( Sonus Faber Minuetto, - and Celestion SL600si) but damn good across a broad range of music genres and don't require nearly as much amplification as the SL600si nor are the cabinets and drivers as fragile.

I've been a Paradigm owner since 1985. Currently have v2 Signature S4s and C3. Sub duties are handled by a Reference Sub 12 and the surrounds are Atoms.

currently loving my Tributes. Also have a full 7.1 studio HT system.

I am using paradigm studio v3 series in a 5 speaker configuration for HT and a pair of studio 20v3's in a bedroom system. Have had these for over 7 years and love them.
Cheers,
Sid

Paradigm Studio 60 V2s in my secondary system and the Anthem Integrated 225 in my primary system

Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v.5 mains, and CC-490 center. I'm not quite done with my entire setup, but already thinking I "need" to upgrade to the CC-690's... feels like the CC-490 is not enough:smoking:

Have my MRX-710. Driving my Paradigm Inspiration and Paradigm Sub 1. Now just wondering should I open the tribute and replace the Sonus Faber in my main room.

Paradigm SE-3's in the main system (driven by a c-j MF2500).

SE-1's in the bedroom and home-office systems (in both cases, driven by c-j Sonographe SA-250's).

Currently using an Anthem MRX-500 as my pre/pro and a Paradigm Studio Sub 15 which I really like. The Anthem will most likely be replaced at some point with a McIntosh MX-151, or whatever comes out this summer. All depending on commission payments of course!

I have an Anthem D2V that's the heart of my HT system. Sub is a Paradigm Sub 25.

I have an Anthem Statement D2V. After owning it for a while, would not recommend it or buy it again. I may have gotten a lemon.

I have a pair of old Paradigm Titans that grace my master bedroom system. Great speakers!

I'm considering a new pre-amp and the Anthem line is on my short list. Why do you consider the Statement D2V not worth considering, ths61?

I bought mine NIB a few years ago from a authorized Anthem dealer. It has gone though a few software updates since then and still exhibits the same 2 types of problems (HDMI handshaking and remote control issues).

Periodically the HDMI video input will turn the display a cartoon Green or Red color. I have never had this problem with any of my other HDMI devices. I have a $29 remote-controlled mono-price 1080P 5-way HDMI switcher in my office that I use for work (devices are changed often) and it has never had these types of problems. If a $29 switcher works 100% of the time, one would expect a $7,500 switcher to work as well.

Periodically, when I use the remote control to power down the unit (logical power off), the unit switches to Zone 3 and doesn't power the unit off. I have to physically cycle the main AC power on the back of unit to reboot it and get the ON/OFF functionality restored. Power switches are not that complicated and have been a basic feature for decades.

Both issues have been reported to Anthem and both problems still exist.

This was my first Anthem piece (presumably a lemon) and probably my last, YMMV.

P.S.
One other issue, when going into the configuration menu tree, the onscreen menu is periodically lost (changes colors or disappears). Being such, I can't rely on the configuration menu functionality. I resort to the front panel display to back myself out of the configuration menu.

I'm new so I can't start a thread. I own Paradigms. May I ask Paradigm questions here?

WELCOME TO AA!

This is a Paradigm thread.

I don't see why not. :thumbsup: What do you want to know?

Have you looked here: http://www.audioaficionado.org/paradigm/

You might find your answer already there!

I need to tap into your wisdom.

I am in the process of upgrading my home theater system. I bought a package of Paradigm speakers as follows:
Two Studio 100 v2
Two ADP 450
One CC 450
One CC 370 v3

I already have an older Veiodyne 10" sub.
My combination living room/dining room is 12 feet high, 21 feet wide, and 35 feet long. The flat screen TV and Studio 100s are centered on the 21 foot wall. Seating is about half way down the 35 foot wall. My immediate goal is a 7.1 system.

Where do I place the ADPs?
I obviously need another pair of speakers and I'm not afraid of older Paradigms. Given the room size and types of speakers I already have, what would be your recommendations? I'm looking at a pair of LCR 450a. And, where should I mount whatever you happen to recommend? Believe it or not, about the only wall space I have for mounting speakers on the 35 foot walls is at 10 foot and above.

Thank you for your time and your help.

Which do you think would be the better sounding arrangement:
1. An Anthem mrx 1120 or 720 receiver.
OR
2. An Anthem avm 60 processor with an older mca50 amp for the mains, center, and rears, AND an even older mca5 for the remaining channels. AND, will these connect properly to each other?

I have Studio 100 v2, cc450, ADP 450, Studio 40 v3 for the rears, an older Velodyne sub, and looking to expand to Atmos.

Thank you.

Go with the separates, you need power!

Agree. Plus, having separates allow you to upgrade the digital preamp as needed (digital technology is changing all the time) and keep your amps longer (amp technology does not change the way digital preamps do).

Thank you. You guys gave me the direction I needed.

By the way, is there a "classified" or "for sale" section in this Forum?

littlegiant... Welcome to AA! :wave:

We do have a huge Marketplace, however you will need to become a Subscriber to view and use it.

Here is the link:

http://www.audioaficionado.org/payments.php

littlegiant, welcome to AA.