Brand and Model: | Paradigm Phantom (Performance Series) |
Price ($USD): | 309 |
Form Factor: |
Tower | Bookshelf | Center |
Subwoofer | In-Wall | |
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Features: |
Bipolar | Dipolar |
Adj Crossover | Biwiring |
Active | |
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Power Handling (RMS): | 150 Watts RMS |
Frequency Response: | 40-20kHz +/-2dB |
Sensitivity (dB): | 90 dB |
Impedance (Ohms): | 8 Ohms |
Weight (lbs): | 44 pair lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | 9.75 x 18.75 x 12.125 in. (width |
Description: | Outstanding value!
Excellent smooth midrange, surprisingly deep extended bass, delicate highs that do not sound unnaturally bright.
I must caution that you will not hear these Paradigms at their best with mid-fi receivers, e.g., Kenwood's and Sony's (which I had my Phantoms hooked up to). It was not until I paired up the Paradigm Phantoms to an Onkyo Integra 919 THX receiver that I heard the full potential of these loudspeakers; perhaps there is room for even more performance potential that I have yet too realize.
I have been shopping with my cousin for loudspeaker systems. And, after listening to several different popular speakers, I realize now that a lot of them out on the market are over-rated and probably over-priced.
I used to be very interested in one particular brand and, after hearing their loudspeaker system at a high-end retailer, I didn't care for them anymore. Their sound quality didn't live up to their claims in ads and "rave " reviews.
I'll just stick to my Paradigm Phantoms that I got for $300.
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