View Full Version : Speaker match for paradigm center
bmike74
07-15-2008, 10:52 AM
I have an onkyo 606, I recently picked up a used paradigm cc-150 center channel, I intend to purchase an HSU STF-2 when they come back in stock and I have a set of Jamo e 805s on the outside. I am considering replacing the Jamo's with another set of bookshelves. I have seen a set of Paradigm Titans (v1 I believe) which I may be able to pick up fairly inexpensively. Can anyone recommend a different, fairly low cost solution.
I want to replace the Jamo's because they are 4 ohm speakers and my receiver is only rated for 6+.
Thanks
ParadigmDawg
07-15-2008, 11:11 AM
The only way to define what sounds good to you is to go listen to everything you can. Since you already purchased the CC150 and you need timbre matching, I would audition the Paradigm Studio 20's which can be found on the used market for a good price or found new in the $700-1000 range.
jcPanny
07-15-2008, 01:29 PM
Test the new receiver with the Jamo's. It should be fine with 2 4 ohm speakers at reasonable volumes, but I wouldn't connet 7 of them to that receiver.
If you really like the sound, find a matching Jamo center channel. I think the paradigm center you have is designed to work with their monitor series. Check out the Mini Monitor bookshelf speakers.
AVRat
07-15-2008, 01:42 PM
The Titans are one of the best options. What do you consider fairly low price?
bmike74
07-15-2008, 02:35 PM
It looks like I am going to be able to get a set of mini monitors. If so, what do you think about hooking up the jamo's as the surrounds (I currently am only running a 5.1). Would that be ok?
bmike74
07-15-2008, 02:35 PM
55 + shipping
bmike74
07-15-2008, 04:53 PM
In an update, I just STOLE a pair of paradigm mini monitor v.3's with minor cosmetic damage on one cabinet for $60. Speaker problem solved, I guess.
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