News

May 30, 2023

Paradigm Monitor 7 Loudspeaker Series Preview

Paradigm Monitor 7 Series Paradigm proudly announces their new Monitor Series 7

Paradigm Monitor 7 Series

Paradigm proudly announces their new Monitor Series 7 loudspeakers whichare said to be a complete redesign of their classic Monitor lineup while still preservingthe acoustical signature of its predecessors.

Paul Wojciechowski,Manager of Product Development says, "Thegoal for Monitor Series 7 was to further improve acoustic integrity whilepresenting a more streamlined aesthetic within a (slightly) smaller footprint,particularly on the floor standing speakers and center channels. "7" is adirect response to today's consumers’ desire for a good size withoutsacrificing good sound." In a nutshell says Paul, "We wanted the highest possible performance in the smallest physicalenvelope while maintaining the important Paradigm affordability difference."

Monitor Series 7 design highlights:

Trickle-Down Technology from Paradigm's Reference lineups includes:

Paradigm's Director of Marketing, Mark Aling is most enthusiastic aboutthis new lineup of value priced high-performance Paradigm speakers: "Monitor Series 7 goes further in terms ofaesthetics, technology and design than almost any speaker series update we’vedone in our history. Our track record of producing high-value high-performancespeakers is reinforced yet again with the launch of this fabulous new Monitorgeneration. For those who want real, concrete, audible value for their audiodollars, it won't get better than this affordable new generation."

Monitor Series 7 is available in Black Ash and a new Heritage Cherryfinish. Surrounds are in Black. Model lineup and estimatedUS FMV pricing for the series is as follows:

Last nightas I was sitting in my CEDIA hotel room perusing manufacturer websites for moreproduct info I skyped Paul Apollonio about a tech article we are co-authoringon loudspeakers and had him weigh on his opinion based on the information andpics regarding these new Paradigm Monitor 7 loudspeakers.

Comments from Paul ApollonioAt the request of Gene Dellasala, I have been asked to review the marketingmaterials and photos of the Paradigm monitor series seven loudspeakers. Ifirst need to say without equivocation I have not heard them, or measured themor even seen these loudspeakers outside of the photos provided in the onlinePDF. Because I have been a driver and system designer for many years now,it was thought my trained eye might cull some information from the brochurethat would be pertinent to a measured evaluation. I noted the following:

My overall judgment of the product is that it appears to be well engineered,and value oriented. It has gone through several iterations, and issomeone's labor of love. It looks like a value oriented product, and islikely worth giving them a listen and a formal review.

We got a chance to briefly get up close with these new speakers atCEDIA today. Overall I was quite impressed with the build quality anddesign. The actual baffle is magnetically held in place and can beremoved. The compact form factor has a lot of appeal for those wantinggood sound in a small footprint. Paradigm was very straightforwardabout their design goals with these speakers to produce a compact, highvalue, high performance series of loudspeakers. Based on what we areseeing so far, we have little reason to doubt their objectives weremet. We look forward to reviewing these products in the near future.

For moreinformation on Paradigm, please visit www.paradigm.com.

Unless otherwise indicated, this is a preview article for the featured product. A formal review may or may not follow in the future.

Gene manages this organization, establishes relations with manufacturers and keeps Audioholics a well oiled machine. His goal is to educate about home theater and develop more standards in the industry to eliminate consumer confusion clouded by industry snake oil.

Confused about what AV Gear to buy or how to set it up? Join our Exclusive Audioholics E-Book Membership Program!