[vegasdave]

There's no way Vegas will crash. I was just stating that it's a shame that people there are going through some hard times. The vast majority of the work there is construction and casino. I hope vegasdave is sustaining. 

I'm doin' ok, thanks.

[vegasdave]

Here for you:

http://www.soundstage.com/equipment/dynaudio_focus_360.htm

Nap. 

Yeah, I saw that. Not a bad review, but not enough for me to run out and buy them. I'll definitely have to audition these...

[Robert D]

Napalm, did you read this ?
Manufacturers of high-value loudspeakers whose products challenge far more expensive gear aren’t all that common. Two speakers that come to mind are the PSB Synchrony One ($5000/per pair) and the Paradigm Reference Signature S8 v.3 ($6500/pair). Both have set standards for what can be achieved at their respective real-world prices, delivering full-range sound that you just wouldn’t expect for that money. Up to now, Dynaudio had no model that could directly compete with them in terms of performance for price.

these are my Babies ! Paradigm Reference Signature S8 v.3

Robert

[Napalm]

Napalm, did you read this ?

  Busted. Yes, I did, and I was secretly hoping that Vegas Dave reads it too and goes for the Paradigms 

Nap. 

[Robert D]

Yes Sir !

There Thunder will  push you side ways ! The S8 delivers


Robert

[Napalm]

Note for vegasadave: do not let the fact that the Paradigms are affordable and easily available here on this continent somehow diminish their perceived value. Yes we like exotic stuff more but just give them an audition. Sometimes the most beautiful rose grows in your backyard, right under your nose.

Nap. 

[Robert D]

Dave .......any of the Paradigm Reference Signature Series matched along with Bryston Amps
Synergy between the two is like 


Robert

[Robert D]

Werd, How are you ?

Robert

[vegasdave]

Note for vegasadave: do not let the fact that the Paradigms are affordable and easily available here on this continent somehow diminish their perceived value. Yes we like exotic stuff more but just give them an audition. Sometimes the most beautiful rose grows in your backyard, right under your nose.

Nap. 

No, I'm not. I'll probably give them a chance. They are $500 less than the Dynaudios. But since there's no Bryston dealers here in Vegas, I'll have to take my amp and preamp over there. Providing there is a local dealer for Paradigm.

Edit: And there is a local dealer. I'll call them when the time is right.

[Laundrew]

No, I'm not. I'll probably give them a chance. They are $500 less than the Dynaudios. But since there's no Bryston dealers here in Vegas, I'll have to take my amp and preamp over there. Providing there is a local dealer for Paradigm.

Edit: And there is a local dealer. I'll call them when the time is right.

When I was inquiring about the S8's, the piano black finish was a little more than the other standard finishes. They are an awesome speaker vegasdave

Be well...

[ch_3b]

I am curious if anyone else has experienced their amplifier clipping at home or at an audition

Weekly (sometimes daily)......for 20 years or so as the warranty has expired.
Up until the lights turn red, then back off half a degree or so. 
3b is obviously not enough.

ch

[vegasdave]

When I was inquiring about the S8's, the piano black finish was a little more than the other standard finishes. They are an awesome speaker vegasdave

Be well...

Ok, thanks. But, I need to confirm whether or not the cabinets are made in China...

[srb]

Ok, thanks. But, I need to confirm whether or not the cabinets are made in China...

You will probably still need true confirmation from Paradigm, but from Home Theatre Magazine's December, 2008 article "Paradigm Reference Signature S8 Speaker System"......
 
"Paradigm is notable among speaker manufacturers for making so many of its speakers’ components in-house. On these speakers, only the cabinets are outsourced from China."
 
Steve

[vegasdave]

Yeah, that's exactly where I read about the cabinets made in China thing. Not only that, I'm not especially crazy about how they look. A bit tacky to me.

[Laundrew]

Yeah, that's exactly where I read about the cabinets made in China thing. Not only that, I'm not especially crazy about how they look. A bit tacky to me.

Have a listen to them if you can vegasdave

Be well...

[werd]

Werd, How are you ?

Robert

Pretty good  , just bought a new mini van ..... pic about 2 pages back.
How about you ?

[werd]

Yeah, that's exactly where I read about the cabinets made in China thing. Not only that, I'm not especially crazy about how they look. A bit tacky to me.

They are tall floorstander, Pics don't do them justice. I am really not sure if they are the speaker for you though. They are loud enough mind you.

[vegasdave]

Ok. Going loud is not my only criteria. But speaking of which, the speaker must go loud without breaking up or distorting.

Furthermore, the Paradigms or Dynaudios must be exceptional and really cream the JBLs I have before I even considering spending 1 dollar on them. Any anomaly and I will be content with the JBLs.

[VOLKS]

Ok. Going loud is not my only criteria. But speaking of which, the speaker must go loud without breaking up or distorting.

Furthermore, the Paradigms or Dynaudios must be exceptional and really cream the JBLs I have before I even considering spending 1 dollar on them. Any anomaly and I will be content with the JBLs.

Vegasdave which JBL`s do you have?

[vegasdave]

L890s

http://www.jbl.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=L890CH-H&accT=1&tsT=0&ovT=1

review: http://hometheaterreview.com/jbl-studio-l-series-l890-floorstanding-loudspeaker-reviewed/