Polk & Paradigm Comparison

Nelson57
Nelson57 Posts: 190
edited February 2006 in Speakers
Outside of Polk, the next brand of speakers I would probably consider purchasing would be Paradigm. If anyone out there is familiar with both, what Paradigm line of speakers would be in the same class to do a fair comparison with Polks RTi series?
Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited February 2006
    Thanks Zero
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    Paradigm has a very good sound quality (like Polk) .. But, i prefeer Polk. Listen carefully...has a little bit clean sound than Paradigms. Try.
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited February 2006
    Going to my local 6th Ave Electronics to listen to some Paradigms now.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    Paradigm makes good solid speakers, enjoy your audition.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited February 2006
    Zero wrote:
    Monitor series.


    I agree. The next step for me from the R series is going right to some studio 20 or 40's.

    I would consider these a little below the Lsi line. Though I can't afford the power for the Lsi's. =(


    As someone said before. both are great companies and my dad owns a pair of monitor 7's.


    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited February 2006
    After my audition I found that the Paradign Monitor 7's do sound very good, but I still prefer the sound of the Polk RTi 8's.

    The Studio series is a step up, and will be a consideration if I look to upgrade my main theater.

    For the home office setup, which is where I was actually thinking of putting the Paradigms, I'll stick with the RTi 6's, 4's, CSi3, and FXis, for now. Thanks for the input.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited February 2006
    Other add point to Polk RTi instead the Paradigms..are the finish.

    The RTi's looks far better and pretty than the models of Paradigms :D

    (and the sound too, obviously)
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,586
    edited February 2006
    I agree with Seby, the RTi have real wood veneers while the Paradigms dont graduate from the vinyl veneers until the Sig series - but then, we're talking post $2000.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited February 2006
    Seby, and Joey, both of you make good points. I will be enjoying my Polks for quite a while.
    Main theater: Paradigm Studio 100's v4 L/R, CC690 Center, ADP 590 x4 Surrounds. Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's, Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 as Processor, Anthem PVA-7 Amp

    Secondary System: Polk RTi 6 L/R, CSi3, Center, FXi3 x4 Surrounds, Def-Tech Supercube II, Pioneer Elite VSX-23 Receiver
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited February 2006
    The Paradigm Studio series v2 had the veneer as an option. I had the rosenut which looked absolutely stellar.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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