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Paradigm S6 v2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

Name: S6 v2
Brand: Paradigm
SKU: not available
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)

by Tom Andry — December 31, 2007

Paradigm S6 v2

Product Name: S6 v2
Manufacturer: Paradigm
Performance Rating:
Value Rating:
Review Date: December 31, 2007 19:10
MSRP: $ 4499 (as tested $4999)

Specifications

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

Some speaker companies need no introduction. There are few names that are as associated with speakers as Paradigm. One approaches a speaker of this caliber with a sort of reverence. You don't play music through them; you allow them to recreate the music for you. The Signature 6's are an expensive speaker, but for that you get fantastic build quality, great sonics, and aesthetics to die for. The Paradigm S6's present a laid back but full soundstage that is both wide and deep. Bassy, full, with a detailed high end, the S6's aren't the perfect speaker, but they may be right for you.

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fritz5089 posts on December 11, 2013 09:16

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Guangui posts on January 22, 2008 12:14

billy p, post: 362183
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

https://www.psbspeakers.com/reviews/GS-Review-Alpha-B1

Want to thank Billy P for pointing me in the right direction.

No problem, no harm done, maybe egos bruised…

billy p posts on January 22, 2008 11:29

Guangui, post: 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

https://www.psbspeakers.com/reviews/GS-Review-Alpha-B1

Want to thank Billy P for pointing me in the right direction.

Guangui posts on January 22, 2008 09:44

PatrickBateman, post: 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.

https://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_alpha_b1.htm

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.

billy p posts on January 22, 2008 09:28

PatrickBateman, post: 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.

https://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_alpha_b1.htm

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.

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