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Paradigm Reference Cinema™ ADP
Paradigm Reference Cinema™ ADP
MSRP: $ 116.00

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Reviewed by:

eqt555

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
April 4, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $116.00 from Pro Musica in Chicag

Summary:
I just installed these a few days ago to go along with my Paradigm Cinema 330 fronts and center channel which are hooked up to my Yamaha RXV1700, along with a Boston Acoustics PV600 sub. These were replacing a set of Atlantic Technology 4200 fronts that I was using for rears, and I didnt expect much from them. Boy, was I surprised! Unbelievable sound from these. It just blows you away with clarity in both the musical and movie aspect. Particularly since I was changing out my $1000 speakers with them. In seven channel stereo, the richness in astounding, as is DTS and enhanced music mode (not sure if this is purely a Yamaha setting). In surround mode, they are really under utilized, as is the case with surround. They really shine when a full signal is present. Great looking speaker too. If you are in the market for a high qualilty system without a huge footprint, you would be wise to look at the Paradigm Cinema 330's with the ADP's for rears, especially with a plasma or LCD. They sound just as beautiful as they look, for smaller footprint speakers that is.

Strengths:
Small size, contemporary look, absolutely outstanding sound. If you set up your reciever optimally, they arent too rich, and your sub picks up whatever they lack.

Weaknesses:
Satellites never look as impressive as there larger counterparts, but then again, it is all about the sound after all! They should have made the entire stand black. The base is black, the middle is like a pewter or gunmetal color. Not bad, but not black.

Similar Products Used:
Nothing similar, because no small speaker Ive ever had compares.


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