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Paradigm's Studio 60 v.5 5.1-channel speaker system gets a big thumbs up
Our highly unscientific field study of fellow HT enthusiasts who crave really good audio shows that there are two camps -- those who say good things about Paradigm speakers and those who have never heard Paradigm speakers. By reading AVGuide's review of the Paradigm Studio v.5 5.1-channel system (yes, the whole kit including the Studio 60 floorstanders, CC-490 center, ADP-590 surrounds and a SUB 12), the company can expect to add more relatively well-heeled customers to its roster. The $6,200 package turned in a great performance that will appeal to those who favor a neutral frequency response and with well-defined imaging, characteristics that should fare well in HT and audio-only applications alike. Just be sure to audition speakers that have seen about 20-hours of audio before passing judgment -- the treble on Paradigms can be kind of "hot" out of the box. Admittedly, $6k for a speaker setup these days is nothing to sneeze at, but don't confuse price with value; it sounds like the fifth generation of the Studio line has closed in on the top-end Signature series of speakers.EDIT: photo updated.
Paradigm gives its Reference Studio speakers a bump to v.5
Paradigm has brought a revised Reference Studio speaker lineup to CES, bringing the line to v.5 designation. The aesthetics have been refreshed with new curvaceous cabinetry and updated grilles, and there are a few new speakers in the family as well. Leaving aside the incremental technical updates to the time-tested and solid design, the newness includes more members in the family -- the Studio 10, and the Reference SUB 12 and SUB 15 subwoofers. Prices range from $399 each for the Studio 10 and stretch up to $1,499 for the Studio 100 model. The Reference Studio recipe is a time-tested sonic winner and is easy on the eyes, so we don't see how this revision could miss the mark; your choice of options is detailed after the break.UPDATE: The prices are per speaker. - Thanks, MS4.
HDTV Listings for November 6, 2006
What we're watching: Studio 60 is back on NBC...is it cancelled, not-cancelled? Who knows, but if you like it, watch it, you may not be able to do that for much longer. One show thats not going anywhere is its lead-in Heroes, joined tonight by the Country Music Awards on ABC in 720p and 5.1 surround -- we'll give it a look. The Raiders have gotten a couple of wins to bring them to respectable-loser status, and facing a Seattle team without its starting QB and running back Monday Night Football could get interesting.Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
