Finally, I got some hifi speakers... - GoFuckYourself.com

Socks · 12-11-2012, 08:36 AM

I've had a shitty Logitech 5.1 setup on my TV for years because it was sufficient, and recently borrowed a pair of Mackie 624's, which I hooked up to my 5.1 system since they're powered speakers.. What a difference.

But they're not meant for home theatre at all, they're very directional and meant for close listening, plus they're monitors meant for reference.

So I got the itch, did a search and someone had just put up a great set of old speakers for sale about an hour away, so I drove over and picked up the pair.

They're Paradigm 11se MK3's. Canadian made, top of the line in the late 90's for this line, and were only $400 in perfect condition.

My buddy sold me his Harman Kardon AV230 for $50 and I'm a cable away from enjoying my new speakers. Eventually I'll try to find the matching center and add rears.

I live in a building so can't really have a good subwoofer, but these speakers should have plenty of bass anyway.

My buddy thought the same with his system, until he grabbed a $1,500 SVS sub, and his place fucking shakes now.. It's ridiculous.

Socks · 12-11-2012, 08:41 AM

Oh, they didn't come with bottom spikes..

I searched and found:

Paradigm 11se MK3 and Bipolar 3/8-16 <-- thread

What do those numbers mean?

MiLo · 12-11-2012, 08:41 AM

Very.. VERY sweet setup.

javinder_mn · 12-11-2012, 08:57 AM

canadian made speakers?!

I have hk soundsticks are good enough for the computer and Mordaunt-Short aviano's for the lounge stereo but they jsut seem like puny faggot balls compared to those beasts.

u remember the sleave for floyds ummagumma (or whatever it was called) that was some set up

alex.missyouth · 12-11-2012, 09:05 AM

Holy fucking shit, that's awesome! And I can see you have great taste in music. ;)

Socks · 12-11-2012, 09:08 AM

Paradigm and PSB are both well respected Canadian brands

I have a pair of KRK 8's as my PC speakers like these:

Haven't seen the pink floyd thing I'll look.. Take a gander at this:

Caldo · 12-11-2012, 09:32 AM

That's awesome!Now enjoy yourself in this new one hifi speakers...

HelmutKohl · 12-11-2012, 09:43 AM

I am waiting for my Marantz flagship SR7007 paired with bluray player UD 7005 on the way to local BB - this mosters will drive 7.1 set of Definitive Technology speakers with SuperQube subwoofer ( which are waiting already at home ). That should be one explosive Xmas gift form Santa :-) You have a great set of speakers, just size of it scares me a bit.

CurrentlySober · 12-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks

Oh, they didn't come with bottom spikes..

I like ANYTHING that involves 'Bottoms'...

Socks · 12-11-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelmutKohl

I am waiting for my Marantz flagship SR7007 paired with bluray player UD 7005 on the way to local BB - this mosters will drive 7.1 set of Definitive Technology speakers with SuperQube subwoofer ( which are waiting already at home ). That should be one explosive Xmas gift form Santa :-) You have a great set of speakers, just size of it scares me a bit.

Man that receiver is pimp, mind if I ask how much?

My receiver is only 50w per channel, should I upgrade to something with like 100w per channel or more for these speakers? They can handle maximum 180w...

I don't know a lot about this stuff. The speakers sound good to me with my setup, but I bet with a better receiver they'd sound even better.

But loud isn't important to me, I'm more interested in quality at low volume levels, because as soon as I turn these things up it's too loud already for my neighbours.. obviously..

12-11-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	Finally, I got some hifi speakers... I've had a shitty Logitech 5.1 setup on my TV for years because it was sufficient, and recently borrowed a pair of Mackie 624's, which I hooked up to my 5.1 system since they're powered speakers.. What a difference. But they're not meant for home theatre at all, they're very directional and meant for close listening, plus they're monitors meant for reference. So I got the itch, did a search and someone had just put up a great set of old speakers for sale about an hour away, so I drove over and picked up the pair. They're Paradigm 11se MK3's. Canadian made, top of the line in the late 90's for this line, and were only $400 in perfect condition. My buddy sold me his Harman Kardon AV230 for $50 and I'm a cable away from enjoying my new speakers. Eventually I'll try to find the matching center and add rears. I live in a building so can't really have a good subwoofer, but these speakers should have plenty of bass anyway. My buddy thought the same with his system, until he grabbed a $1,500 SVS sub, and his place fucking shakes now.. It's ridiculous.

12-11-2012, 08:41 AM	#3
MiLo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: city of the living dead Posts: 2,970	Very.. VERY sweet setup. __________________ ICQ: 9203112

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12-11-2012, 09:08 AM	#6
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	Paradigm and PSB are both well respected Canadian brands I have a pair of KRK 8's as my PC speakers like these: Haven't seen the pink floyd thing I'll look.. Take a gander at this:

12-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#8
HelmutKohl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 378	I am waiting for my Marantz flagship SR7007 paired with bluray player UD 7005 on the way to local BB - this mosters will drive 7.1 set of Definitive Technology speakers with SuperQube subwoofer ( which are waiting already at home ). That should be one explosive Xmas gift form Santa :-) You have a great set of speakers, just size of it scares me a bit. Last edited by HelmutKohl; 12-11-2012 at 09:45 AM..