Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf Speaker in Matte Black (Pair)

These Paradigm SE Atoms are simply fantastic! Crystal clear sound at any volume, rich, full sound, solid Canadian build quality. They really open up at mid/high volume levels, but still sound above average for the price point at low volumes too. The woofers take a bit more time to break in as they are pretty stiff, but bass is super tight and accurate right out of the box. The aluminum tweeters add a surprising amount of brightness for paradigms, and really have impressive extension and clarity up top. These monitor se atoms really excel in the mids, which are just glorious and buttery smooth. Think Elac b5/b6 but better. Bass is deep and full as well, although true bass heads may want a bit more.Outstanding for music, but also better than expected for tv and movies as well. I have always loved the mid-rich, full, clean, balanced sound of Paradigms and these SE Atoms don’t disappoint. The smooth extension of the highs from the aluminum tweeters really is a pleasant surprise too. I’m using them in a 2.0 set up for mostly music and occasional action movie. You can compare these to the Klipsch RP line, Infinity Reference, KEF, Elac, and others in this price range like I did side by side and the Paradigms win easily for me. Their silky smooth mids, clarity, volume, and non-fatiguing sound are unbeatable at this price. Highly recommend. I like them so much I bought 2 pairs! True entry level audiophile sound at a bargain price.

I needed to upgrade my near field studio monitors / office speakers. After a few reviews, I decided on the Monitor SE Atoms. WOW.Using a Topping PA3 as the amplifier and my Audient ID14 Studio DAC, it's like I've been slightly blind most of my life and someone just handed me corrective lenses. The dynamics and distance I'm now hearing in recording mixes are like nothing I expected. Another thing is the low volume performance is an absolute joy. You don't need to pound your eardrums to get a satisfying sound out of these, especially when used as near field monitors.Bottom line, if you appreciate higher fidelity audio and don't want to spend thousands, you can grab a pair of these, a class D amplifier and a DAC and be really happy for under $500.

These speakers are excellent and great value for the cost.

Excellent speaker for 300 dollars but still lacking in the low frequency.

Amazing sound,..! Crisp highs. Accurate imaging, its an amazing experience listening to these beautiful speakers..!

Currently being used with our tv.

This is my second pair. The first pair performed well for a number of years but thought I would refresh. I got the new set and they are worse than my original set 10 years old. Not sure if the quality control is the same. I probably should go after a refund

Built well, sound great!

Originally purchased a new centre speaker for my surround sound, as I was experiencing a muffled sound on some programs on my t.v. or DVD player. Found the speaker was on sale at the manufacturer's level, at a reasonable price for a better quality speaker, and bought it. Decided to try the two front (left and right) speakers as well. Reports I read indicated a woofer speaker was no longer required and that they had a good sound on their own, including listening to music as well as programs on t.v. Found these reports to be accurate when I hooked up my speakers, and am enjoying the improved sound system very much.

とあるオーディオショップで試聴して以来、ずっと欲しかったスピーカー。ようやく入手しました。早速、箱から開けて聴いてみるといやはや酷い音。しかし4〜5時間鳴らすと目の覚める音が聞こえてきます。バーンイン20時間経過、高解像度、ハイスピードな音にシビれます。

Great sound.

Demeurant en condo, je suis limité en espace. Ces caisses de son sont exactement ce dont j’avais besoin. Belle sonorité, des basses surprenantes, la musique comme je l’aime.

Got these speakers to go with my first record player and couldn't be happier. Sound quality is fantastic, with deep bass, especially for the size of the speakers. Couldn't think of a single a bad thing to say about them if I wanted to. Perfect for my setup.