BATMAQN Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Item: Paradigm 11se Deluxe 6ohms Location: ACTPrice: $700Item Condition: Excellent for their age, drivers, grills are lovely and click in solidly.Reason for selling: Too many speakers I've had my fun with them and I need to raise some funds for some beasts I've agreed to buy.Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD OnlyExtra Info: I've had these a while and enjoyed them very much they are a sweet sounding speaker very nice for Classical and Jazz not so much doof doof having said that they do like a bit of current. As you can see there is a bit of veneer shade from the sun from a previous owner obviously doesn't affect the sound and can only be noticed with the grills off apart from the discolouration the veneer is in excellent condition I could have given them a coat with some Gilly Stephensons to hide it but better to show them as they are. Pictures: 8
Rhinog66 Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Is it possible to listen to the speakers? I'm in Canberra this weekend. Regards Rainer 2
Happy Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Wow are the cabs really layered plywood the way the finish suggests?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Happy Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Lol sorry I was blind and on antihistamine Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1
Happy Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Lol sorry I was blind and on antihistamine Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
audiohifiaudio Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 They look like really good quality speakers. Good luck with the sale very cheap$$$ 1
BATMAQN Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 48 minutes ago, Rhinog66 said: Hi Is it possible to listen to the speakers? I'm in Canberra this weekend. Regards Rainer Possible, small window of opportunity this evening at 6.45 or Sunday evening I'm working dayshift both days and have a function on this evening sorry it's a busy weekend this one. 1
BATMAQN Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, audiohifiaudio said: They look like really good quality speakers. Good luck with the sale very cheap$$$ Thanks @audiohifiaudio they are good quality, full range and quite rare from what I can ascertain, the Deluxe were pretty expensive in their day not that affordable back then.
BATMAQN Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 44 minutes ago, Happy said: Wow are the cabs really layered plywood the way the finish suggests? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Nah mate timber veneer 1
Raiden Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 I would have snapped these up yesterday if they were local! GLWTS! 1
Gijo1977 Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Would a 150w integrated have enough oomph to get these to sing? And how would they compare to the more recent signature range? In your opinion.... 1
rantan Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Gijo1977 said: Would a 150w integrated have enough oomph to get these to sing? And how would they compare to the more recent signature range? In your opinion.... Definitely, positively, absolutely ....................yes. to question 1. Question 2 would be a matter of side-by-side testing but then again the sig range would be significantly more expensive and for $700 these are a steal Edited June 24, 2017 by rantan 1
BATMAQN Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, Gijo1977 said: Would a 150w integrated have enough oomph to get these to sing? And how would they compare to the more recent signature range? In your opinion.... Like Rantan said no problem with that sort of wattage and I'm sorry but I can't comment on a comparison I haven't heard the signature range come to think of it I haven't heard any other Paradigm speakers I will say that my Sansui Alpha does a nice job driving them and it's only 100 watts, sweet watts though.
Phil sydney Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) These speakers are simply amazing! Heard a pair few years back and was just stunned how beautiful the soundstage was! At this price this is a bargain! GLWTS seb!! Edited June 24, 2017 by Phil sydney 1
rantan Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) If it helps. The newer signature range is very up front and in-your -face and more hyper detailed ( more modern if you will ) whereas the 11SE are more balanced and neutral and easier to match with a given system. They are also, dare I say it..... more musical. Edited June 24, 2017 by rantan
Jimboz Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Nice looking speakers.Love that Spendor-like transparent cone, love the real wood look. Maybe it's me but wandering around hifi stores these days many speakers almost look "unwooden" and kinda composite/plastic they are so over glossed, lacquered maybe over finished that the wood is somehow lost - they kinda look cheap. These look the part and I'm sure they sound bloody fantastic and for that money... what a buy. Off topic - Has anybody ever tried to UV the grill area to darken/match the varnish on the "sunny" side? Can that be done ie a non chemical approach?
Raiden Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 How have these not sold yet?..... Damn southerner's get all the good buys - maybe they're thinking they're too cheap to sound any good..... audio snobbery!
rantan Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Just now, Raiden said: How have these not sold yet?..... Damn southerner's get all the good buys - maybe they're thinking they're too cheap to sound any good..... audio snobbery! I think if shipping was an option they might well have been sold by now
BATMAQN Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 @Rhinog66 is having a look and listen tomorrow night if he doesn't snap them up I may be able to assist with a drop off or near to, in a couple of weeks I'm heading up to Grafton to pick up some speakers may be an option for someone. Just saying. 1
BATMAQN Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 Update @Rhinog66 has bought himself other speakers so these are on the market.
Gijo1977 Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I am currently looking for a full range floor stander, these are local and interesting. Probably a case of needing to get my funds sorted a little earlier than ready though..... let me know how you get on, but I am interested in a listen. 1
BATMAQN Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Gijo1977 said: I am currently looking for a full range floor stander, these are local and interesting. Probably a case of needing to get my funds sorted a little earlier than ready though..... let me know how you get on, but I am interested in a listen. Pm sent
BATMAQN Posted June 30, 2017 Author Posted June 30, 2017 These are still available had a potential buyer back away unfortunately. 1
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