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Paradigm Signature Series C5 v3 Centre Speaker PRICE REDUCED TO $3000! I’m selling my Paradigm Signature series Gloss Black C5 v3 centre speaker. The condition is flawless and the sound is better than any centre speaker that I’ve heard, as you’d expect from a 36kg 3.5 way speaker with the rrp of $8499. This model is Canadian made. very efficient at 93db and suitable for any AV Receiver, Paradigm recommend between 15-500 Watts @ 8 Ohm. I’m happy to demonstrate the speaker for a serious buyer. Pickup from Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768 or shipping available Australia wide via Pack n Send if requir
Paradigm Signature centre speakers, like the S8 v3, hold solid resale value in the used market due to their refined imaging and build quality, but demand has softened over time. Typical used pairs of similar Signature towers or subs fetch AUD700-1,200 locally, while centres often trade in the AUD800-1,500 range based on condition and age—far below original new prices around AUD2,500+. At AUD2,700 for a used unit, this listing feels ambitious, likely overpriced unless it's pristine with original boxing and recent servicing.
Before biting, verify the exact model (e.g., S8 v.3 or earlier) and cabinet integrity—check for port flare damage or driver surround degradation, common in high-end Paradigms after 10+ years. Insist on original grilles, spikes, and serial-matched docs; audition if possible to confirm no voice coil rub or crossover fatigue.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Paradigm Electronics was founded in 1982 in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, by Scott Bagby, a pioneering loudspeaker designer, and Jerry VanderMarel, a consumer electronics veteran. With input from Jerry's brother Bill, they revolutionized speaker design by integrating scientific acoustics research from the National Research Council of Canada and rigorous listening tests. From humble beginnings, Paradigm rapidly expanded, opening its Paradigm Advanced Research Center in 1993 and earning early accolades like the 1990 Best Price/Value Award, cementing its innovative heritage.
The brand focuses primarily on high-performance loudspeakers, including iconic models like the Atom and Monitor series, alongside premium lines such as Signature. Paradigm controls its entire production process in a massive 225,000-square-foot facility outside Toronto, manufacturing drivers, cabinets, and components in-house for unmatched precision. While best known for freestanding and architectural speakers, it has ventured into electronics through sister brands like Anthem, emphasizing value-driven hi-fi without straying into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Paradigm holds a strong mid-to-high-end position in the global market, renowned for delivering audiophile-grade sound at accessible prices. A bestseller across six continents, it commands significant shares in freestanding (No. 6) and architectural speakers among top integrators. Repurchased by founder Scott Bagby in 2019, Paradigm upholds its commitment to the "Paradigm Sound"—transparent, dynamic audio that punches above its weight, appealing to discerning buyers seeking Canadian craftsmanship over boutique exclusivity.
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