Hi all
As we all know, speakers are a hugely subjective thing, and we spend our money on what?s makes us (sonically) happy. :groovy: I also appreciate that one?s electronics also play a role in what we hear, and what we like.
About six or seven years ago, I decided to upgrade my B&W 602 S2?s. I went out and did some investigation surrounding B&W, Kef, Boston, Polk and Paradigm.
In the end it came down to the B&W 705?s :BANDW: . I was all but ready to place the order, until I auditioned the Paradigm Reference Studio 40 V 4?s.
It was an absolute no brainer to me, and I placed the order. I?ve been extremely happy with these speakers, being driven by Marantz kit.
Having been lurking around the forum for a few years I?ve seen very little discussion about Paradigm. I also know that people also tend to paint them with the ?Home Theatre Only? brush, which I don?t think is really true. (again, all subjective) :teach:
The short of it is, I've been very happy with my choice.
My questions are thus:
Am I a rare person in South Africa, who likes the sound of these speakers? (Seems to be a quite strong international following.)
Has the Home Theatre Only perception resulted in less interest in stereo followers, despite the excellent reputation of the Signature series? As a general rule, I?ve noticed that shops selling primarily stereo kit are deeply disparaging towards the name.
Anywho, just interested. Feeling like the lone appreciator!
As we all know, speakers are a hugely subjective thing, and we spend our money on what?s makes us (sonically) happy. :groovy: I also appreciate that one?s electronics also play a role in what we hear, and what we like.
About six or seven years ago, I decided to upgrade my B&W 602 S2?s. I went out and did some investigation surrounding B&W, Kef, Boston, Polk and Paradigm.
In the end it came down to the B&W 705?s :BANDW: . I was all but ready to place the order, until I auditioned the Paradigm Reference Studio 40 V 4?s.
It was an absolute no brainer to me, and I placed the order. I?ve been extremely happy with these speakers, being driven by Marantz kit.
Having been lurking around the forum for a few years I?ve seen very little discussion about Paradigm. I also know that people also tend to paint them with the ?Home Theatre Only? brush, which I don?t think is really true. (again, all subjective) :teach:
The short of it is, I've been very happy with my choice.
My questions are thus:
Am I a rare person in South Africa, who likes the sound of these speakers? (Seems to be a quite strong international following.)
Has the Home Theatre Only perception resulted in less interest in stereo followers, despite the excellent reputation of the Signature series? As a general rule, I?ve noticed that shops selling primarily stereo kit are deeply disparaging towards the name.
Anywho, just interested. Feeling like the lone appreciator!
