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Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!

   I upgraded my CD player and the sound I am getting from Paradigm Studio 20 speakers is truly amazing! The sound is liquid and transparent magic...I never heard them sound so good. In fact, I find myself not listening to music but to the sound of speakers, if you know what I mean. Audiophiles should be able to relate to this...

   I am starting to believe the company's bold statement about Paradigm shift speakers with in the price range - haha

   Another speaker I am in love with is Martin Logan Motion 35XT with exotic tweeter that has pleasant transparent magic...The sound is as a whole is also liquid so Hifi-ish. Try to hear them and most likely you too will agree that they are so good that you keep hearing speakers rather than concentrating on music, and they are way below $1000! I think they are a bargain in Hifi world these days.

   I hope readers of Audiogon will agree with my take on the 2 speakers and enjoy good quality for a few hundred $.

Happy listening...
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I heard the ML 35XT's demo'd on the speaker taps of a Mcintosh MHA150 and they sounded quite nice. I used to go the uber expensive route but these days I get more enjoyment finding the 1-2K$ equipment that punches way above it's class. Enjoy your system however you like and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 
elliottbnewcombjr
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Even though I prefer horns and large woofers for my music system, I also like the sound and value of Paradigm. 

I use a pair of these Paradigm Cinema 70's for my rear surround speakers in my small home theater. Laid on their backs, behind the corners of the sofa, shooting up, using the space between the sofa and wall just behind like a horn. Balanced with mic and test tones from my center spot!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PARADIGM-CINEMA-70-V3-SPEAKERS/264498951287?hash=item3d955db477:g:ZXIAAOSwUEhdpPjY

They sound better than any other model I have tried for rears in my situation.

You purposely over-stated the case of listening to the speakers, of course you enjoy the music. Every time I listen to music, I fall in love with my speakers again. Never stops.
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twoleftears
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No love for the new CD player?  Seems unfair to me.
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>>> I find myself not listening to music but to the sound of speakers, if you know what I mean.<<<

I know exactly what you mean. I've been an audiophile for fifty years and have heard this statement countless times. The concept is deeply rooted in the audiophile world. I'm surprised others in this forum are not familiar with it. The most obvious symptom is skipping around your music collection listening to 30-60 second clips that sound great on your system instead of waiting for the whole song or album to play.

One of the funnest parts of being an audiophile is starting with your parent's cheap audio equipment and hearing additional sounds/music/nuances in the system as the system evolved.  In 30 years I went from my dad's Pioneer speakers (in diy cabinets) and reel to reel to Soundlab and Audio Research equipment. I still remember installing a pair of Velodyne subs and listening to the Beatles. All of a sudden I realized they have a bass player...that guy is pretty good.;) 

Enjoy the hobby! We are very fortunate.
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