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Paradign monitor versions

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k-man

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I’m looking for used Paradigm speakers as they are made in Canada and well regarded. I’m confused by all the versions and can not find a good source of info on them. I’m looking at Paradigm Monitor 9 and I see so many versions. Anyone know of a reference chart ? Are certain versions better?
 
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My preference would be Mini Minitors with a good sub in any of the "V's" Didn't care as much for the 8 inch woofer models handling the mids.
 
mikeybc said:
My preference would be Mini Minitors with a good sub in any of the "V's" Didn't care as much for the 8 inch woofer models handling the mids.
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I already own pair of Dynaco A25 so I’m good for smaller speakers.. want something louder for rock music and such.
 
9Se are rocking and cheap.... rocking that is... not the most defined but rocking.. ( did I mentionned that they are rocking )
 
k-man said:
I’m looking for used Paradigm speakers as they are made in Canada and well regarded. I’m confused by all the versions and can not find a good source of info on them. I’m looking at Paradigm Monitor 9 and I see so many versions. Anyone know of a reference chart ? Are certain versions better?
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I have a pair of Paradigm Monitor 9 version 1 speakers. I bought them new in 1999They are tall, narrow floor standers. Every time Paradigm changed something, they called it a new version. So, every couple years Paradigm released a new version of the same speaker.

I also own Paradigm 5se, 3se, and Titans. Of them all, I consider the 5se to be the best.

I think it better to decide on the model of speaker you want, and then buy the highest version number you can find at the price you are willing to pay. Keep in mind that the higher the version for the Monitor, the newer the speaker will be, with a corresponding higher price.

Paradigm removed a lot of their historical info from their website. Boo. For historical info, you can try the WayBack Machine at archive.org
 
If you can find the 7se MKII. Then you are set. These are considered to be the best of the series. I would have to agree even above the Export monitor versions
 
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