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Paradigm Reference 5seMk3
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Freewillisdead112
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
June 2, 2009Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 1 of 13
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
I just picked up a pair of these and the ATOMS and a kenwood Receiver for a AMAZING PRICE OF $125 USD!!!!
Never heard a speaker that came alive so much on a not so great amp! the receiver has the power but doesnt like to accept 12awg so its a little tricky! the bi amp is AMAZING for something so old! best buy for sure
great mid
great bass FOR ITS SIZE
great amazing awsome sweeet warm highs!!!
=] if you see a dumby on craigs list selling these for the LOW....buy them now!
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Rating
Reviewed by:
corky newman
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
January 30, 2007Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months |
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Review 2 of 13
Price Paid:
$150.00
from ebay Summary:
I was looking for a nice tight speaker for low level listening enjoyment. I had a rebuilt set of Ohm model L's and a nice modern set of JBL Riva's in the fold..After 1 week with the Paradigms the JBL's went to the TV room, and the OHM's were sold. The Paradigms have a sweet midrange and a wide soundscape that just pulls you into the music. They really made me upgrade my Pre amp & power amp models. I play Jazz fusion music with loud horns & Keys, and these speakers really hold onto the notes very close to a studio monitor, but not at flat in the EQ.
I am very happy with them in my stereo room, and will use them for years to come. Strengths:
Very sweet mid with just the right amount of hype to the sound. Can increase the bass by the right placement. excellent looking...I also love the 6 ohm..pulls alittle more from my amp... Weaknesses:
Just a tad weak on some heavy bass songs. But never being brittle makes up for it. Similar Products Used:
JBL,OHM, ESS, & KRK.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
mark (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
December 30, 2002Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 3 of 13
Price Paid:
$160.00
from e-bay Summary:
Was looking at Paradigms for awhile, also bought a pair of atoms (great value / look at v2.0 - bought for $135 on-line new). Broke down and bought a pair of 5SE's on e-bay. Bit disapointed at first, tear out the bs batt insulation and go to a local fabric store and get 1" tight, dense, fiber insulation. Place on all 5 sides, leaving the front open. The speaker comes alive, what a difference..... Much tighter and better mid response, I think what they had planned.... No comparison.... Night and day.
I was looking at the mini-monitors, don't buy. Finally heard recently, lacks everything a speaker of this cost should sound?? Do yourself a favor and buy an older used pair, or even go with the atoms with a passive sub, much better sound.... Strengths:
midrange fullness
tight bass (with new insulation)
high-end crispness Weaknesses:
Not real full in the bass
- add a passive sub, really great... Similar Products Used:
paradigm atoms, b&w 605, klh satelites with sub, klipsch rf-2's, custom monitors, and home-made 3-way frankenstein speakers.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Alan Phillips(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
January 19, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 4 of 13
Price Paid:
$400.00
from Stereoland Summary:
I've had these speakers for about 7 years now and still love them. They still deliver that sweet sound with deep low's many sub woofers cannot achieve. I prefer the two way design because my hearing is very sensitive to strong midrange frequency's and these speakers cater nicely to my musical needs. I'm using them with a Yamaha RX-V850 receiver, CD changer, & cassette deck. The sub frequency's are handled by a Definitive Technology PF15TL powered sub. All in all it's a great music/home theater setup. The only regret I have is that I should have gone with the 9seMkIII's and gotten the second 8" woofer, plus the 9's are taller and deeper. I'll keep the 5semkIII's for many years to come and would highly recommend them to anyone. They sound beautifully acurate at low and mid volumes and are able to easily achieve uncomfortably loud volumes if asked to do so. I personally feel that all things considered, value, size, performance, how much square footage they take up, etc. these speakers can't be beat. Paradigm has a great product.
Strengths:
Outstanding sound for the money. Weaknesses:
None that I can think of. Similar Products Used:
JBL LX55, Infinity SM122
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Rating
Reviewed by:
C(Unregistered User)
(Casual Listener)
Review Date
December 14, 2001Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year |
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Review 5 of 13
Price Paid:
$300.00
from Music in Motion Summary:
Found these speakers on sale after a "REAL" fire sale, never really had heard of them at the time but the sound was good the price was right so I bought them.
Got them home and I was very pleased with the sound quality
the bass response was tight and the treble and mid ranges were clean. I was a very happy camper. Once I listened to them for sometime (5 years now) I still do not much to kick them about. They do sound a little fuzzy while listening to D. Krall or J. Monheit but the still sound great on anything else that they tackle.
Strengths:
Great sounding speakers for the money Weaknesses:
None yet (see below) Similar Products Used:
Energy xl-25
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