Anyone using Paradigm with their Parasound?

[jprafter]

I recently purchased a pair of Paradigm Signature S8's. I am totally impressed with them so far. I am considering buying the center channel, but the C5 is very big, I'm wondering if anyone has the C3 and what their experience is with it? Any feedback would be welcomed.

[jprafter]

Not even one bite.... Well I took the plunge and purchased the C5. It's sitting up in NJ at my parents’ house due to a good price up there . Anyway, we'll see if it fits on top of the armoire with the A21 and A51.

[Chris D]

:banana: Congrats on the new toy, jprafter! Post some comments about it, although we can't cover all possible configurations with other equipment here, we're always interested to hear what people's individual opinions are.

[avguy78]

I, too am interested if anyone has experience using Halo amps with Paradigm speakers. I have the Studio 100s v.2 and am interested in pairing them up with an A21 amp. It seems like it would be a great match. Does anybody have any input? Thanks.

[jprafter]

Thanks Chris, I was really hoping to get some input here before making the $2K C5 purchase but it all worked out.

Well I got my C5, it is indeed big. However it fits well on top of the armoire. I couldn't be more pleased with the sound.

I think I'm going to drop back to a 5.1 system and buy the S4's or S2's for the rear channels. I haven't really been all that impressed with the 7.1 setup in any of the new modes. It seems like very little improvement from the 5.1 modes. Plus it just looks like too many speakers in the room.

Avguy78, I love the pairing of the Paradigms with the Parasound equipment I have. (C2,A21,A51) I did listen to the Studio 100's vs. the S8's with Paradigm amps and a Lexicon preamp when I was looking. I think the 100's were v. 3 though. I still preferred the S8's but the 100 sounded great.