Review: Paradigm Studio 60 Speaker


Category: Speakers

After numerous hours of auditioning various speakers I decided on the Paradigm Reference 60's. I had originally purchased the Reference v.1 ones and sold them for the more modern looking NHT ST4 speakers. I liked the smooth black finish of the NHT . After about a month of listening to the NHT, I really missed the sound of the Paradigms. Out went the NHT, and now I have the Paradigm Reference 60's v.2 in a complete hometheater setup. The difference between v.1 and v.2 are not too dramatic but there is definitely an improvement. The tweeters in v.1 can be rather harsh at times. Anyhow, I think the main strengths of the Paradigm Reference speakers would have to be the midrange and imaging. Often times I feel there are live performers in my living room. Just recently I discovered the ultimate tweek for my Paradigm's. I put the Paradigms on large cinder blocks. Now, they sound just like the 80's or the 100's. Everything sounds so much better. I highly recommend this tweek for all Paradigm 60's owners.

Associated gear
Denon 3803, HK Signature, Monster Cable Z3 bi-wired

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Wharfedale, Paradigm Reference 60 V1, Sony
jcl6688
Totally agree. My 60v2's are excellent speakers. Extremely detailed and transprent. They just let the music flow. The soundstage is huge and I often find myself turning around looking for that extra sound in the background.
Hey JC,
Glad to hear you like the studio 60s cause i've been looking to get a pair myself. Would you mind giving me more info?
What size room are you using them in? how is the room layout?
Are you using a subwoofer with them?
Is yours a 2 speaker setup or are you using them in an HT?
What do you mostly listen to?

Thanks.
Marie