In-walls That Sound Like Towers? Paradigm & Anthem at CEDIA 2024

[@bobsacamano1274]

Paradigm…another Canadian brand that collaborated with the country’s acoustics research facility (the National Research Council) to produce some truly world class speakers. Some of the other brands you may have heard of are: Axiom, PSB, Mirage, GoldenEar, Energy, Harman/JBL, and Definitive Technology. Great video! Love to get me a pair of those 700s. Wonder if Santa reads KZbin comments?

[@fighting17chicago]

I bought 700f towers, 600C center, dipole surrounds and in ceiling atmos from Paradigm… Now I want these!!! I love their finish, sound and value. Thanks for the video!

[@Youthman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevebaxter3300]

Love the paradigm and anthem products! I've 100f and 90c front sound stage with 1140mrx and MCA325. Now saving for 70lcr for rear and surrounds. 😊

[@PinkstonFilms]

How well do you like the 100f and 90c? Those are some of the speakers I’ve been considering replacing my current Klipsch 8000f, 600m, 504c setup. I’m torn between Paradigm, Arendal, Martin Logan, and Perlisten (but the 5t series). I’ll probably wait to see what the new Arendals are like before purchasing anything but those Paradigm in the midnight cherry look phenomenal…

[@stevebaxter3300]

For me, I'm 80% movies and 20% music. When I listened to 100f, they were playing music through them and asked them to turn off the center speak, but they laughed and told me that music was just the floor standing speakers! The sound stage on them are truly amazing for the money! It sounded like the singer was right in the middle of speakers, hence why asked to switch off the center speaker. 😂 They also kick hard in the base department.😮 They had the martin logans set up, XT F200, and don't get me wrong, they're a very nice speaker, and you wouldn't be disappointed with them, but I found the paradigm sounded so much better along with build quality! Same with 90c as well.

[@mikelary88]

I recently went through a full 7.1 system upgrade. I’m pushing the Paradigm 120h’s and a 90c, 4 Surround 3’s and an XR13 - all driven by an Anthem MRX1140. It sounds and looks phenomenal. If I had a dedicated space where aesthetics weren’t as important, I might choose to go with an option that was a bit easier on the wallet 😂 The XR13 is flat in my room to about 16hz, so for the money there are better performing subs for home theater. However, it does extremely well for spaces that are used for both theater & music and I absolutely love it. I also like the convenience of the top touch screen volume control on it as well.

[@esolo4751]

Imagine giving a review and tutorial of your new product and winning the award at the same time and getting news during review. 😅awesome.

[@vettesweetnos]

Great company! I love my founder 100f and 90c in midnight cherry. They sound and look great. Michael, if you get the chance, could you ask one of the Paradigm representatives if they will be coming out with a founder series on-wall surround speaker? I think that's all that's missing from the lineup. Thank you

[@EricGallant24]

Hope I’m not spilling industry secrets because I used to work there until last month (co-op student term ended) but they displayed something similar to what you’re asking about at CEDIA 2023. If you’re familiar with Paradigms Decor series, imagine that but with founder performance. Basically an XXL Decor is in the works

[@vettesweetnos]

@EricGallant24 thank you for the info. Sounds great. I thought I heard a rumor about it but wanted clarification. 🍻

[@Spad3193]

My favorite brand

[@Jamie-bw6on]

You will have founders over the ML now haha

[@psyphonyxaudio]

It's a capable and good looking product. I've been begging to see a white version. .. Memories are sharp seeing all this .. ( you know why )

[@Youthman]

I too think white would look super clean!

[@bonscott3291]

How does the Paradigm Founders series compare with ML Motion F100/200s?

[@MichaelGarcia-cs9wt]

what are they using to decouple the c90 from the cabinet?

[@JeremyCovington.]

Can the in-wall subwoofer become a on-wall? If so what would be the best dimensions for the in closure.

[@EricGallant24]

Just a guess but I’d say something similar to what they have in the theatre room. Mimicking the volume of the stud-bay.

[@clw22580]

Looks like Perlisten is forcing others to make decent inwalls

[@Clyde177]

I haven't seen you in a while good to see you again my audiophile buddy

[@Youthman]

Me or fighting Chicago?

[@bkrhino1]

Nice video as Paradigm is a really nice brand. I run the Paradigm 100F’s, 90C and 40B’s.

[@ballstadt]

There's so much misinformation about in-walls out there. A properly designed speaker is a properly designed speaker regardless of how it is intended to be placed in the room. Too many people immediately write them off, but if you do a little research, there are plenty of high-performance options available in an in-wall or on-wall form factor. Fantastic for behind an acoustically transparent projection screen.

[@Youthman]

Let's be real, the issue is the vast majority of inwalls are hot garbage. I have only heard two inwall speakers that I was impressed with. This system from Paradigm and Perlisten.

[@ballstadt]

@@Youthman my NextLevel Acoustics are fantastic. There’s the JBL Synthesis lines, pretty much any of the Grimani, Ascendo, etc are essentially in-walls without an in-wall flange because they’re typically being placed in a baffle wall instead of a standard wall. The vast majority of mass-market in-walls are garbage, which is where they get their reputation. But step outside of Best Buy and there are some elite speakers that are essentially in-wall designs.

[@kayboo5835]

@Youthman I don't know about that, as I've heard the Klipsch THX range and they sound amazing! The set-up is extremely important too, as hearing a friends Klipsch set-up beforehand (not properly placed speakers, not tuned, no wall reinforcement or insulation, deadening etc.) and afterwards, was basically like night and day! Now I'm looking at an in-wall set-up as his set-up puts my paradigm dedicated towers, center, rears to shame. I'm currently looking at the Klipsch and Krix range (from Australia) to compliment my sub 2 from paradigm, and the extra space will be very welcoming.

[@clw22580]

⁠@@Youthmanyou are correct bc Perlisten and now apparently Paradigm using the same speaker drivers etc…