Paradigm Cinema 110 CT 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound System (Silver) Reviews
Purchased this system two weeks ago to replace six-year old Onkyo HTIB speakers for my home theater room, used for movies (and TV) and not so much for music. (For music I am using a 40 year old Sansui system with JBL loudspeakers. Love them). Onkyo, imho, makes the best HTIB systems. I had been happy but was cognizant of the limitations of the system. I wanted a fuller sound but didn't want to spend a lot of $$$ or buy large speakers. I had been looking at the Energy Micros but when Amazon offered the CT 110 system in silver for 9 I knew this was the one for me. First of all Paradigm makes great systems and they are made in Canada (not in China). I happen to like the silver better than the black. The sound of the CT 110 is full, dialogue is crisp and clear and the surrounds (dipole) are a steal at this price. The sub does perform differently than the Onkyo (not as boomy - that's a good thing). br /br /Right now I am using the Onkyo HTIB receiver and I need to push up the volume more to get the speakers to respond. I'll be looking at an Onkyo receiver in a few months and I am sure it will be a better match for these speakers.br /br /What I deal (imho). Half price, the color I prefer, and a huge step up from my HTIB set - I don't think you can wrong with this system. I have been jumping out of my seat a bit with some of the sounds coming out of the speakers. I compared the speakers to my HTIB with a couple of movies (Public Enemy) - where Christian Bale is at times hard to hear. The Paradigms did a good job deciphering his somewhat inarticulate utterings during the movie - I could understand it all whereas the Onkyos were unable to keep up. The machine gun scenes were realistic with the Paradigms - very sharp. I then plunked in GI Joe and gave the speakers a good workout. The reports from the gunfire, roar of the machine engines and the clang of the swords were all very satisfying. No complaints.br /br /I talk a lot with a guy who buys high end audio - he has the "upgrade" addiction. I tell him I am sure there are "better" speakers out there - but as long as one is satisfied with the quality one has why look for more? Maybe in 6 years I'll be looking to upgrade again but for now I am very happy with these speakers. br /br /For the reviewer who was missing brackets and had a problem with the subwoofer - I'd recommend calling Paradigm customer service. The system is covered under warranty (Amazon is an authorized retailer) and being a good company I'm sure they will try to help you.
Paradigm Cinema 110 CT 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound System (Silver) Feature
- 2 Cinema 110 L/R; 1 Cinema 110 C; 2 Cinema ADP surrounds, 1 high-performance subwoofer: 10¿ driver, 450 W Dynamic Peak / 150 W RMS.
- 1¿ PTD titanium domes; ferro-fluid cooled, Two 4-1/2¿ ICP injection-molded co-polymer bass/midrange cones
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Wonderful Set with some caveats. - EN - North Carolina
I bought this system for 1/2 off based on overwhelming positive statements by other reviewers on various websites. Playing movies and video games the system is fantastic. I have a new Denon 790 receiver powering these with auydssey automatic calibration your seating position is taking into consideration and what you experience is enveloping sound at every seat.The one major drawback I have to say is that playing music with these speakers you'll be left wanting more there is just not enough sound coming from them. Another drawback is if you like rattling bass this system is not for you. It has a crisp subdue bass. Also I had problems with shipping amazon ships this in the retail box instead of a reinforced shipping box leading to my first system being damage and second system came in pretty bad condition. I am afraid of early component failure due to this damage. However amazon was more than helpful in sending me a replacement immediately.br /br /Overall I would recommend these speakers instead of buying a HTIB.
Beware - Paradigm warranty is a problem - Baivab Mitra - Jersey City, NJ
These are no doubt great speakers. However, when you buy from Amazon you will have some difficulty with warranty. Here's the actual cut and paste from their manualbr /br /"Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an Authorized Paradigm Dealer only. It is not transferable."br /br /Amazon is NOT a retail purchase, it is not an authorized paradigm dealer. br /br /Note - you may think what's so big deal about it? These are just speakers. Think twice, you have sub-woofer which has it's own electronics and power and amplifier. I just got mine, connected and find the woofer's a dud.br /br /In case required, advice owner to directly call Paradigm, they might initially not honor your purchase from Amazon, but if persisted - they will give you the option of taking out the components yourself and sending the same in a very secure packaging to their factory in up-state NY, USA of course with owner bearing the shipping costs and responsibility of all damages arising due to packaging. The problem is as my friend explained - Paradigm reported the sub-woofer amp didn't have any problems but the shipment caused a critical component to get loose, even though 1.3 yrs. old (within warranty) my friend was asked to either pay for the repair (5.00) or pay the shipping back, since shipment issues aren't fault of Paradigm.br /br /
Oct 28, 2010 15:47:04
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