Paradigm Reference CC-170 Center Channels
Paradigm Reference CC-170 Center Channels
[Dec 13, 1999]
John do
Casual Listener
Strength:
good size speaker for 250 dollras
Weakness:
its not a good cc sppeaker
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[Nov 26, 1999]
Rick List
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Solid sound
Weakness:
looks very ugly with the grille off but sounds better with it on anyway This speaker is great. I have torture tested it with all types of movies and with music as well in 5 channel stereo on my Denon. It sounds crystal clear and even at high volume levels it did not falter. Similar Products Used: there are a lot of them |
[Sep 02, 1999]
Gena
an Audio Enthusiast
I took initialy CC-170 to my home theater system (yamaha 995 receiver and s-700 DVD). it was OK - until i've got live concert, recorded on DVD. sound wasn't clear enough, lows and mids weren't deep enough.i've changed it to CC-350 - wouldn't say that this a perfect speaker, but it's MUCH better (and more expensive), i'm pleased with it. |
[Aug 28, 1999]
bLUESMAN
an Audiophile
Just picked this up today. What a great center channel. Blends perfect with my Paradigm Mini Monitors. I think that the CC-350 is too big to stick upon my small 20" TV. The CC-170 fits perfect. I used to have a Bose, I know I heard enough, center. This new Paradigm Center is much better by about 5,000X. I wacthed Tomorrow Never Dies to test it out. And i heard everything and stuff I think that I was missing. The soundstage was really BIG. This is a great center if you are on a budget like me and don't have a huge TV to stick the CC-350 on. |
[Oct 24, 2001]
Jason
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great center speaker!
Weakness:
none... This is an awesome center... blends well with my Mini Mon's... I would've gone for the larger sub, but i only have a 27" TV... The CC-370 is much larger!! I love this center though... I'd suggest it to anyone needing a good center for a good price. Similar Products Used: Boston center, JBL center |
[Jan 28, 2001]
major
Casual Listener
Strength:
very clear sound.
Weakness:
none so far. i just bought this center speaker for my existing paradigm phantom speakers and they are truly matched (which they should be). the dialogues in movies are clear and there is a seamless integration with the other paradigm performance series speakers. i will give 5 stars for this set of speakers (paradigm recommended speaker sets) not because i am trying to justify my purchase but it truly deserves this rating in my opinion. |
[Jan 28, 2001]
Andy
Audiophile
Strength:
Clarity and good bass for a Center channel.
Weakness:
None really! The larger CC-370 model has fuller range and is better match if you have the monitor series speakers for fronts. This Center Channel is a great addition to anyones Home Theater with a budget. Provides clear vocals and bass. I've use this center channel along with Paradigm Mini Monitors for fronts without a subwoofer for 11 months now. (Just ordered the Paradigm PS-1200 for low frequency) |
[Jan 31, 1999]
Robert Mahle
an Audio Enthusiast
The best center channel for only $175. Voiced are focused at this unit. It has better bass then all in its price range. Great mediem priced speaker if you do not want to spend the $300 on the cc-350. |
[Mar 07, 1999]
Michael Cuddihy
an Audio Enthusiast
I recently bought the CC-170 as a centre speaker to use with my Paradigm Titans (Front left and right) and Micros (rear). For most of the last year, I had read how important it was to use a matching centre speaker and that 80% of the noise (in Home theatre) comes from the centre speaker. I knew I wanted one, but my budget said "wait". |
[Apr 23, 1999]
Tal Givoly
an Audio Enthusiast
Recently I purchased a complete new system for music and video. Based on Paradigm Titans for fronts and surrounds, Paradigm SB-90 (passive sub) and the Yamaha RX-V795. I got a LD and a DVD. The idea was - movies with DD, music with DTS or CD. TV/VCR with Dolpy Pro Logic. |