"Everything about these speakers exudes class" - Dave Upton of Home Theater Shack on the Signature S6 v.3 5.1 speaker system

Dave Upton, Canadian ex-pat and current Media Review Editor of Home Theater Shack recently reviewed a Paradigm Reference Signature S6 v.3 5.1 speaker system in Cherry including:

• Fronts: 2x Signature S6
• Surrounds/Rears: 2x Signature ADP3
• Center Channel: Signature C3
• Subwoofer:  Signature SUB 1
• Subwoofer Correction System: PBK

"When I was informed that I would be reviewing Paradigm's Reference Signature S6 loudspeakers I was extremely excited - these speakers have long been a benchmark of quality in the industry, and in no small way, this is because of how Paradigm designs and manufactures their products." 

Unboxing

"The boxes and packaging of the speakers were impressive - with every speaker double boxed and protected by a frame of high-density foam underneath a thick plastic seal. The speakers came out of their boxes looking like works of art - with the cherry finish nothing short of flawless."

A Sneak Peak at Dave's Music Demos...

"I started off by listening to An Organ Blaster from start to finish. Allow me to clarify, I started listening to An Organ Blaster and it sounded so blasted good that I let the entire disc play through...Half a second into the first track I knew I was in for a treat, there was something about the way the Paradigm speakers reproduced the organ that just felt more real."

"Exaggeration aside, comparing what I had heard listening to the same music before, I felt as if I was comparing listening in a concert hall to listening inside a closet... Nothing I had heard to that point in my home sounded remotely as good as the Paradigm Signatures, and I could not get enough of them."

"Thanks to the SUB 1 suddenly I could enjoy the same assault on my senses in the comfort of my own home! The sealed monster that is the SUB 1 hits harder than any sub I have owned, and it does so with an agility and punch to the sound that is extremely satisfying. While I was quite sure I had heard tight, un-bloated bass before the SUB 1 forced me to reevaluate that opinion as it continued to show up every sub I had heard before in my life. The ADP dipole surrounds did a great job producing the atmospheric elements of the concert including the crowd's cheers and screams, and really made me feel as if I was in the middle of it all."

A few Excerpts from Dave's Movie Experience...
"If I'm not careful in this section I'll go on for a week, so allow me to cut to the chase and give you the facts...It was awesome! While the fidelity and imaging of these speakers is more noticeable when listening to music, it adds realism and immerses you in a way that is hard to describe."

"You've already heard me speak to the merits of the SUB 1 so I won't wax poetic about it much longer here save to say that every film I watched on this system made me feel more and more impressed with the SUB 1's performance. With such a great sub anchoring the sound, the mains themselves sounded better...The mains did an awesome job of throwing a massive wall of sound my way and repeatedly impressed me."

"While my surrounds produced atmospherics quite well, the ADP surrounds were in another league entirely. Whether it was wind whistling past or the thrum of warp engines, suddenly surround content had far more weight and realism to it."

Highly Recommended

Alas, Dave's Final Thoughts...
"Paradigm's generous review loan has answered a longstanding set of questions for me. What does seventeen grand sound like? If you asked me that question prior to the arrival of Paradigm's S6 based review system, I would have probably said a waste of money. After several weeks of painstaking tweaking, listening, agonizing and enjoyment I started to find myself understanding the question a bit better. What value did I place on hearing things I had never heard before in my tired old recordings? How much was it worth to have friends come over and spend two hours with a massive grin on their faces as the Paradigm's did their job with whatever film we had chosen? Finally, what was it worth to have my wife repeatedly ask me to turn it up instead of down? Am I willing to spend that kind of money on audio gear? After hearing these speakers, the answer is a simple and emphatic, YES!"

We covered the highlights but the review is very thorough. 

Click here! to read Dave Upton's full review.

"Tremendous low bass response, build quality ...and PBK is just icing on the cake" - John Gatski

John Gatski got his hands on our Paradigm Reference SUB 15 and put it to the Everything Audio Network test. Given that it earned the "Stellar Sound Award", we think it's safe to say we passed!

As a current owner of the Paradigm Reference Servo 15 (and big fan might we add), we were excited to hear what John had to say about it's successor.  Here are a few highlights taken from John's review...

Impressive Bass Correction
"The PBK confirmed my room's fairly uniform... but the PBK compensation allowed correction of the low-bass diip to give me flat response from 20 Hz. Pretty slick!"

"With the PBK setup active, the SUB 15 could easily crank 100 dB at 20 Hz. (I had to wear ear protection during the measurements and all sorts of things in the house began to vibrate.)"

The Audition
Comparing the Servo 15 and SUB 15 side-by-side, John concluded that the SUB 15 demonstrates increased bass energy under 25 Hz, benefits of PBK compensation, more percussive impact, sonic effect as well as more quick and natural, cleaner, lower and perceptually louder bass especially between 20 and 30 Hz.

"The SUB 15's impact was tremendous with a five second subsonic blast of room vibration and pictures rattling on walls two floors away (according to my wife). Wow!"

"No lingering flabbiness like many ported subs I have tried. The acoustic suspension design helps keep it clean sounding."

The Verdict
"A great big Stellar Sound Award for this speaker; it is Everything Audio's new reference subwoofer" 

To read John Gatski's full review of the SUB 15,

Click Here and scroll to April 7, 2011

"The better a speaker is, the dumber it will make you look" - Cory Potts on the MilleniaOne, MilleniaSub & PT-2 Wireless Transmitter

Cory Potts of Secrets of Home Theater reviewed the Paradigm Reference MilleniaOne speakers and MilleniaSub and concluded that this system has great value and neutral sound so convincing, it can make you look dumb! Read on for some of our favourite quotes from Cory's review...

Performance
"The first thing that strikes me about this system is this: nothing . . . at least not at first. In true Paradigm fashion these speakers, generally speaking, are fairly neutrally voiced with a smooth sound, though-laid back, that is very reminiscent of my own larger Studio 20s."

"The Millenia’s sound is very natural, laid-back yet realistic in the true spirit of Paradigm speakers. My family puts the 2 yr old twins to bed before watching TV and my wife can attest that there were numerous times where a baby crying in the background of a TV sitcom had us both sitting forward on the couch proving my theory that “the better a speaker is, the dumber it will make you look.”"

Value
"The value proposition is usually where high end speakers begin to come apart, but not Paradigm. Understand that in the realm of high end speakers it is a common occurrence to have to ante up twice (thrice?) as much money for a negligible difference. Compare these to any similar sized satellite speakers at the local big box store and I will be blown away if you can find anything that comes remotely close to this speaker for the money."

 

The Sub
"It may seem terribly obvious to some of you but one of the best ways to conceal where the bass is coming from is to conceal the speaker that it is coming from. Paradigm is onto this idea with the invention of a sub that is basically just a smidge larger than a PS3. The possibilities of hiding this are endless when paired with the (PT-2) wireless transmitter (just keep a line of site with the receiver). It could go behind a plant, under a couch, loveseat , recliner, coffee table, end table, inside decorative baskets, inside open entertainment centers, inside air handler return grills (I’m saving all the really creative ones for Paradigm’s “Hidden Sub” contest…if they ever have one.)"

"I also found out how musical this sub really was as it handled a great deal of soundtrack information below the 100 Hz mark"

Conclusion
"The intended audience for this system is very simple. Someone who desires high end sound without cashing in the kid’s college fund or taking up valuable floor space with refrigerator sized floor standing speakers. If you want to spend a little more and have a little more room, I can attest that Paradigm also has other equally attractive options. Paradigm’s claim for all of their speakers is that they provide “an audibly better product”, and when a barely audible difference is worth several magnitudes in price, an audibly better product is really all that matters. Bottom line though: For those on a budget and who have a small room, the Paradigm MilleniaOne's are "keepers". Add a subwoofer, and call me in the morning."

Click here! to read the full MilleniaOne system review

Interested in a Career at the Paradigm Advanced Research Centre in Ottawa, Ontario? We're hiring!

 For over twenty-five years Paradigm Electronics, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality consumer electronics products under the brand names Paradigm and Anthem, has set the standard for sonic excellence in every product category we offer. Our focus is on providing the best in performance and value, while continually pushing the boundaries in loudspeaker and electronics design.



With our continued growth in Research, two opportunities now exists for the right people to join our highly skilled staff at the Paradigm Advanced Research Centre (PARC) in Ottawa, Ontario. Read the position summaries below and if you are interest in learning more, click the links below each position for details and to apply directly online. We will be accepting applications until April 22, 2011.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DESIGNER:
To write, debug, and test embedded software for new product development, and to support and revise/update new version firmware for released products.
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JUNIOR LEVEL HARDWARE DESIGNER:
You will be involved in the design of Paradigm and Anthem high-end consumer electronics equipment such as surround-sound pre-amplifiers and working closely with senior level hardware engineers.
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