Paradigm S6 v2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
Paradigm S6 v2
Summary
- Product Name: S6 v2
- Manufacturer: Paradigm
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: December 31, 2007 19:10
- MSRP: $ 4499 (as tested $4999)
- Specifications
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Design: 4-driver, 3-way floorstanding, MagneShield™
Crossover(s): 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.9 kHz, 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 350 Hz (lower bass driver)
High-Frequency Driver(s): 25-mm (1 in) P-Be™ pure-beryllium dome, rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance breakup fins and integrated heatsink, dual super neodymium magnets, die-cast heatsink chassis, ferro-fluid cooled, IMS / SHOCK-MOUNT™
Midrange Driver(s): 178-mm (7 in) Co-PAL™ cobalt-infused pure-aluminum cone, solid aluminum phase plug, dual-layer 25-mm (1 in) rigid, low-mass voice coils, ATC™ asymmetric tapered dual-channel die-cast aluminum chamber, massive ceramic / ferrite magnets, super neodymium magnets, ferro-fluid cooled, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS / SHOCK-MOUNT™
Bass Driver(s): Two 178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, dual-layer 38-mm (1-1/2 in) rigid, low-mass voice coils, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, massive ceramic / ferrite magnets, IMS / SHOCK-MOUNT™
Low-Frequency Extension: 28 Hz (DIN)
On-Axis Frequency Response: ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 45 kHz
30° Off-Axis Frequency Response: ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity - Room / Anechoic: 91 dB / 88 dB
Power Range: 15 - 400 watts
Maximum Input Power: 200 watts
Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms
Internal Volume: 47.1 L / 1.66 cu ft
Height, Width, Depth (Height includes spikes or outrigger feet): 111.0 cm x 21.0 cm x 34.5 cm (43-11/16 in x 8-1/4 in x 13-9/16 in)
Weight: 63.5 kg / 140 lb per pair
Finishes: Cherry, Natural Birdseye Maple, Piano Black
Pros
- Huge soundstage
- Full midrange
- Beautiful finish
- Fantastic imaging
Cons
- Tweeter looses some control at extreme volumes
- Carpet spikes nearly impossible to adjust
- Midrange/upper bass became muddled at times
- Costly
Introduction
Recent Forum Posts:
Regards, Billy P
http://www.psbspeakers.com/reviews/GS-Review-Alpha-B1 [psbspeakers.com]
Want to thank Billy P for pointing me in the right direction.
No problem, no harm done, maybe egos bruised...
Guangui;362106
Patrick, thanks, it is good to know that you can take some "fire", and still keep a cool head.
Billy, you are right, I didn't read complete, was waiting to do that when I had more time. Those things happen, what I cannot understand is that "I'm bigger that everyone else" attitude..." I ceratinly wasn't going to link it for him." You showed your true colors with that comment.
Sorry Guangui but I am the same guy whom you directed this comment to the other day? Most mfg's list all professional reviews(positive ones anyways ) on their homepage and are easy to find.
Regards, Billy P
http://www.psbspeakers.com/reviews/GS-Review-Alpha-B1 [psbspeakers.com]
Want to thank Billy P for pointing me in the right direction.
PatrickBateman;362080
I think I worded my thoughts incorrectly, at least my head knew what I was trying to say.
Anyway Guangui I believe this may be the review you were referring too.
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_alpha_b1.htm [soundstage.com]
Patrick, thanks, it is good to know that you can take some "fire", and still keep a cool head.
Billy, you are right, I didn't read complete, was waiting to do that when I had more time. Those things happen, what I cannot understand is that "I'm bigger that everyone else" attitude..." I ceratinly wasn't going to link it for him." You showed your true colors with that comment.
PatrickBateman;362080
I think I worded my thoughts incorrectly, at least my head knew what I was trying to say.
Anyway Guangui I believe this may be the review you were referring too.
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_alpha_b1.htm [soundstage.com]
That would be the review. I bet I took you all but 5 minutes if you go to the PSB homepage and look under reviews. I ceratinly wasn't going to link it for him.
Anyway Guangui I believe this may be the review you were referring too.
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_alpha_b1.htm [soundstage.com]
