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Paradigm Reference CC-170
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Top Ranked Products from Paradigm Reference.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
videocast
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
July 13, 2007Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 1 of 53
Price Paid:
$50.00
from e bay Summary:
ok, I have been listening to this center channel for several weeks now and I must say that those who say it sounds like a tweeter are either tone deaf or their speaker is broken, inop, or blown. This is a fine addition to my system and Im glad as heck that I bought it. got it for a great price as a second chance offer from an e bay seller. I was using a yamaha nc-a2 before this which was not bad, but there is definately a difference with the paradigm. It works far better with the 3se's that Im using for fronts.
I highly recommend this speaker especially if your on a tight budget. they are on e bay all the time from people who think they can do better and maybe they can, but will spend lots more cash for little improvement.
very very good speaker. Strengths:
smooth smooth and did I mention smooth? Weaknesses:
none as yet. Similar Products Used:
yamaha
bose
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Rating
Reviewed by:
oddeoowphil38
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
April 16, 2005Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 2 of 53
Price Paid:
$199.00
from Risley's Summary:
Well, I bought the cc-170 and it is a nice improvement over my Cerwin Vega. I can actually hear dialogue much better. Voices are much clearer and the sound is not boxy. I could have bought the cc-370 which is a much better speaker but I needed to save a lil money. Besides my interest is more with music than HT. I do plan on upgrading in the future to the 370 when my budget allows. Until then, I am content with the 170. If your preference is on HT then you are better off buying the 370. Strengths:
Clear, not boxy sounding, great build quality, and a great value. Once again, way to go Paradigm!!!!!!!! Weaknesses:
Can take the grille off but really no complaints here. The 370 is gonna play lower and louder but I am using a 10" Paradigm sub crossed over at 90 HZ. The 170 has no trouble playing down to 90 HZ. If you are using a bigger sub then by all means go with the 370 beucause it will play deeper and as a result can be crossed over at 80 or even 70 Hz. Similar Products Used:
Cerwin Vega, Audiosource, Optimus
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Erik Lycos
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
June 13, 2004Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 3 of 53
Price Paid:
$189.00
from The Happy Ear Summary:
I purchased this center channel to accompany a pair of Paradigm Atoms (v3) that I bought to replace the main L/R loudspeakers from an all-kenwwod setup. I ppurchased the cc-170 instead of the cc-70 that is normally recommended for using with Atoms because I wanted all my speakers to use the same 5&1/4" drivers.
The center channel works well, provides for clear dialouge, and realistic on-screen effects. I think it is an excelant value for the money. Strengths:
Inexpensie, clear dialouge, wide effective "sweet spot" that covers the whole couch. Weaknesses:
The driver aray is designed at an upward angle (speaker was designed to be under the screen parhaps?) and you'll need to raise the rear of it up if you mount it over your screen. Fabric cover gets filthy easily. Similar Products Used:
Kenwood HTiB speaker. An obvious upgrade :)
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Rick (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
March 13, 2003Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 4 of 53
Price Paid:
$175.00 Summary:
Just bought the CC170 and I love it. I have the working man's home theater setup. Harman Kardon AVR125 receiver, CC170 center, Paradigm Esprit v.3's in front, Atom's in back, and the Paradigm 10" powered sub. Totals cost of about $1200. I don't know why anyone would spend more. I've been watching the Band of Brothers dvds and the effects are great, sound is clear and loud, dialog sounds natural. Strengths:
Value, Value Value Weaknesses:
none
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Jeff Wood(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
December 25, 2002Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
1.33 of 5,
3.00 votes
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Review 5 of 53
Price Paid:
$215.00
from Audio/Video Unlimite Summary:
I've had a few different centre channel speakers and haven't beent his happy with one until now...I find it very resonsive and well sorth the $215 Canadian dollars I spent...I would recomend it to anyone wanting something that peforms well and isn't gonna break yeah! Strengths:
Mids and highs Weaknesses:
Bass Similar Products Used:
Energy,JBL
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