Paradigms New Home (with pics)

bdaley6509
bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
edited May 2008 in Speakers
Well, after 16 hours, 1000+ miles, and 1000 bucks later, the Paradigm Signature Reference S8's have a new place to call home....and let me tell you, they are already singing despite my modest (temporary) rig. I have to sincerely thank 'Hawkeye' for inviting me to his home and his amazing hospitality and friendliness. Not to mention the killer deal of a lifetime. They sound absolutely incredible, and they had some big shoes to fill with the SDA 2.3TL's being replaced (moved). I guess the C5 is next on the list, followed by a better amp and maybe even a nice pre-amp soon. Thanks again Gordon (perhaps the nicest guy on the planet).
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited May 2008
    Looks like they have plenty of room to frolic. Should sound great. Looks pretty sweet too. Nice setup, and congrats.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited May 2008
    Hey, those speakers look familiar!!

    I'm glad your trip went safely. It was a pleasure doing business with you. I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as I did.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
    Looks real nice. What speaker wire are you using?
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2008
    What a pair of beautiful speakers!
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited May 2008
    Sweet speakers. Ahh I love new speakers... Damn
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    JDOGG wrote: »
    Looks real nice. What speaker wire are you using?

    Those are MIT Terminator 2's.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
    Thanks, and one more question, what AV stand is that?
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited May 2008
    Nice.

    What is that you have your center channel mounted with? I'm scrambling to try and find something.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    I've always liked that series, nice grab.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    JDOGG wrote: »
    Thanks, and one more question, what AV stand is that?

    It's a stock stand for the Mitsi TV.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    metal83 wrote: »
    Nice.

    What is that you have your center channel mounted with? I'm scrambling to try and find something.

    It's a speaker wall mount I picked up at a hi-fi store in town. I'll look and see if I can find the vendor/model.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
    Thanks for answering all my questions. Are you gonna give a review of them?
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited May 2008
    Nice looking set up there slick....enjoy!
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited May 2008
    Damn,They are beautiful
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2008
    They are very nice indeed. Congrats.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited May 2008
    Those are some very SWEET lookin' speakers. Congrats.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2008
    They look very nice. Enjoy.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2008
    Gorgeous speakers!!! I'm sure they sound even better than they look!! Enjoy.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    Thanks everybody. I'm pretty damn ecstatic.
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  • GEBBY44
    GEBBY44 Posts: 939
    edited May 2008
    Those are gorgeous. Sweet setup, too. I think I was next in line for them, but I'm glad to see that they went to a good home. Please let us have a review if you get the chance. I've always love the Sig's ever since I heard a demo of them 3 years ago and I'm sure you will have a blast with them.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2008
    I just went on to Paradigm's web site and had a look at the other matching speakers for HT. WOW - If they sound 1/2 as good as they look.
    I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on these. I remember listening to a pair of Paradigms years ago and almost bought them except I didn't like the bass. Too much for me. I cannot remember the model.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited May 2008
    Congrats on your great new speakers! What A DEAL!!!!:eek:

    I'd like to hear hear you comparison between these and the SDA 2.3's. Many of us own th 2.3's and would like to hear the differences that you hear, your likes, dislikes, etc. Bring on the cold hard facts, we can take it.
    Carl

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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2008
    deal of a lifetime. Enjoy! Are they closer to Texas now, and can I get next in line for them :)
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2008
    Very very nice, congrats!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2008
    Wow those are stunning. I bet they sound amazing.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Avalon
    Avalon Posts: 144
    edited May 2008
    You picked-up a hell-of-nice pair of speaks. What a you driving them with? I had the Studio 60s a few years back and was driving them with a Yamaha RXV-2200. I thought I had enough power at 110W/channel, but they sucked up every bit and needed more. It wasn't unit I switched to separates that they really began to sing. Assuming you're using a HT receiver, do yourself a favor and set your sites on a powerful amp. If you want to stay in the same family, Paradigm's sister company, Anthem, has some great amps that would mate well. Keep us posted.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited May 2008
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    deal of a lifetime. Enjoy! Are they closer to Texas now, and can I get next in line for them :)

    Yeah... I would have to say that's the greatest deal I've ever seen in this hobby.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    Avalon wrote: »
    You picked-up a hell-of-nice pair of speaks. What a you driving them with? I had the Studio 60s a few years back and was driving them with a Yamaha RXV-2200. I thought I had enough power at 110W/channel, but they sucked up every bit and needed more. It wasn't unit I switched to separates that they really began to sing. Assuming you're using a HT receiver, do yourself a favor and set your sites on a powerful amp. If you want to stay in the same family, Paradigm's sister company, Anthem, has some great amps that would mate well. Keep us posted.

    Right now just a GFA-6000 Adcom with an Onkyo 705 receiver. All that will change over time. I used to have a very nice Audio Research solid state amp that I wish I never would have sold...oh well. I'm blown away by the sweet music these things produce. I've been an SDA lover for such a long time, but these beauties just make my 2.3TL's sound hollow. I'll try to post a better review when I get some better gear up in here, but I'll warn ahead of time, I'm not much of a reviewer.
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