Paradigm Reference SA-30 Inwall Speakers
Paradigm Reference SA-30 Inwall Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 24, 2015]
Sanjay
Audio Enthusiast
I've owned these speakers for 8 years now. I use them as mains with SA-15R as surrounds in my 5.1 system. Before these, I had the Monitor 11 for my mains but WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) forced me into in-walls. I know that I'm comparing an in-wall with a floor standing speaker, which is sort of like comparing apples and oranges but SA-30 has better definition in the mid range, bigger sound stage and better imaging compared with Monitor 11 although the Monitor 11 had tighter base. The SA-30 are amazing with both music and movies. I've been really happy with the SA-30 and just recently I started to think if its time now to try something else - not because of any issues with these but because I've had them for long enough and just want to experience something else for a change. I listened to B&W in-walls 700 series and really liked them but their sound stage, imaging et al were comparable to the SA-30 that I already owned. Also, the SA-30 are a little brighter, which is something I had grown to like so I decided against the B&W. The KEF in-walls were amazing too but leaning towards a well balanced natural sound that may not work well with movies. Klipsch Ultra 2 in-walls are on my list too but have not found a local dealer to audition them yet.
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