Danny Phillips of Trusted Reviews tested out our Cinema 100 CT 5.1 system and gave it a score of 9/10 and the lovely, "Trusted Reviews Recommended" stamp of approval - what an honor that is! Here are some highlights from the review...
Gloriously Good Looking
"These are gloriously good looking speakers, giving off a palpable sense
of quality both visually and to the touch. The cabinets, fashioned from
mineral-filled polymer and coated in a sexy gloss black finish, have a
satisfying robustness about them – confirmed by the dull, solid thud
that comes back when you tap one as opposed to the hollow thonk that
some speakers reply with. What’s more they’re fairly hefty, which is
always a positive sign."
"The subwoofer is styled with an equal sense of panache. A black cloth
grille is wrapped around the front, top and bottom of this cute cube,
while the sides are lustrous gloss black panels, giving the Cinema Sub a
level of cosmetic class that few subs can match."
Mesmerizing Performance
"In action this all translates into a mesmerizing performance. We’ve been
blown away by several compact speaker systems of late, but this one
really takes the biscuit. It’s a step up from most compact systems in
terms of clarity, subtlety and composure, resulting in a sound that’s
exhilarating, immersive and not lacking in large-scale ambition."
"The sound is clean and free from nasty clipping and harshness, even at
neighbour-bothering volumes. Its beautiful high-frequency reproduction
brings a wonderfully airy and spacious feel to the sound, while midrange
reproduction is superb, allowing voices to burst forth with warmth and
richness."
"The fronts and centre are a combined tour de force at the front,
blending seamlessly with each other and crossing over to the sub in the
smoothest, most harmonious way possible... The most remarkable
aspect of the Cinema 100 CT’s performance is how it sounds much bigger
than it is. They move the air with a level of gusto that you’d normally
associate with floorstanding designs, making raucous action scenes sound
immense."
"But what sets this system apart from its rivals most is the sheer
brilliance of the subwoofer. Tight and thunderous, its potency defies
its modest dimensions. Yet it’s about more than mere muscle. There’s a
sensitivity and agility about its contribution that impressed us
greatly, gently reinforcing everything from the score to deep-voiced
dialogue. But when called for it’ll thump right through your chest."
The Verdict
"The Paradigm Cinema 100 CT is an outstanding speaker system. It boasts
luxurious build quality and performance that’s a cut above your average
compact package... Most impressive is how it makes you
believe you’re listening to much bigger speakers, offering presence and
authority beyond the norm – the mark of a truly triumphant compact
system."
Very nice!