Wharfedale>Paradigm any day of the week.
"a stylish and affordable launch into the world of high-performance audio"
OK, is there such a thing as "too good to be true"? They're definitely gorgeously beautifully looking and certainly at least as good looking as any "high-end" speakers! But look at the price! Only $374.00!!! Can you have the cake and eat it too! There has to be a catch! Is there a devil lurking somewhere here! I mean a high-end ScanSpeak woofer is already at least $370.00 in cost. And that does not take into account a tweeter, and xover inductors, capacitors ... and so on. And what do you tell people who paid $200K for a Wilson?
https://www.audioadvice.com/paradigm-monitor-se-6000f+color-White
https://www.audioadvice.com/paradigm-monitor-se-6000f+color-White
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$374 for one speaker. Figure half of that is the cabinet. That leaves $187 for 5 drivers and a crossover. Call it $30 per. That's retail. And zero margin. Oh and nothing for binding posts and feet, not to mention shipping carton and packaging. What could go wrong? People love to talk about the law of diminishing returns. Which is bogus. Clearly the diminishing returns come when things get so cheap most of the cost is in the packaging. |
What an easy way to move up from junk to a first step into better sound. Add a pair of self powered subs for music system, or 1 sub and center for Theater I like my small pair of Paradigms, and have heard and liked larger models, none recently. Nicely efficient, allows trying tubes easily. They say break them in, this review did that. from translation of Swedish review: The sound from the Monitor 6000F is vibrant and the sound image being painted is both warm and clearly defined, without ever feeling analytical or boring. The crucial middle register is really shiny. The only criticism is possibly that the rendering feels a little tame, as we would like to have a little more punch and bottom in the base and we will soon experience this in the company of Paradigm's sub-base, Defiance V10. But first, let's look at another important part of the home theater chain…. full review https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senses.se%2Fparadigm-hogtalare-recension%2F hard to believe, but low price is real, they will not risk their reputation selling junk, so it must be to broaden awareness of their brand, .... whatever. they have a smalller version, still 3 way, only 4 drivers, $285. ea, also black or white. |
You may NEVER find the right cartridge, but you will have a lot of fun along the way. I am advocating MM over MC, and a new cartridge, i.e. new stylus, and HIGH output, for NOW. Not only solves LP sound right away, it lets you take more time and do more research before you move to new, more important, mpore expensive equipment. And, more time to carefully asses you desired features. The point of a basic elliptical, high output, is it will be your base for future comparison to future cartridges (returns accepted!). Keep the existing MC, High Output 2.5mv, it may sound fantastic on eventual new equipment with no need for MC pre-pre stage. Ortofom 2M Red produces 5.5mv, $100. https://www.amazon.com/Ortofon-Red-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge/dp/B000WMCEKK/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_pm?ac_md=3-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkNTAgYW5kICQyMDA%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=phono+cartridge&pd_rd_i=B000WMCEKK&pd_rd_r=c69f59d7-1390-4f4d-8e48-8cbd1c56731a&pd_rd_w=JXnwC&pd_rd_wg=MR0Jx&pf_rd_p=aba5dc0d-7593-4752-a14d-357ecc5c98cc&pf_rd_r=VQHY3XZSAGASYAE5D0QM&psc=1&qid=1576685064 excerpt about 2M Red The Absolute Sound Product of the Year and Editors' Choice Award-Winning Ortofon 2M Red Sets the Standard for Entry-Level High-End Moving-Magnet Phono Cartridges The Ortofon 2M Red MM phono cartridge is as good as audiophile-grade moving-magnet types come at its price point. It features Ortofon's trademark split pole pins, an invention which enables moving-magnet cartridges to have flat frequency response, just like a moving-coil cartridge. 2M Red also uses an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV. The 2M Red features a tipped elliptical diamond , engineered for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. The Japanese company's 2M series was developed in conjunction with Danish designer Møller Jensen Design. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record's surface, 2M 's handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality. Ortofon' s philosophy is to make cartridges which reproduce the record grooves as accurately as possible, without coloring the sound. The 2M series design has been optimized for ease of mounting and their weight and size fit virtually any current turntable. “[This] is one sophisticated and musical cartridge—for the price of a nice dinner for two.” —Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound , Editors’ Choice Award “If you’re looking for a high-value cartridge…the 2M Red is an excellent place to start.” — Stereophile , Class D Recommended Component “It’s worth experimenting, because at best this is one of the most detailed cartridges we’ve come across at this kind of price.” — Tech Radar “The midrange is full and expressive, handling vocals with sensitivity and warmth. The bass and treble interact well here, and while we'd like more authority from the bass, You need time to consider whether you will try Tubes, preamp or amp also, another reason to get listening right away with a basic elliptical. |
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