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RuSsMaN
07-12-2006, 03:32 PM
Paradigm 11se with Factory stands

Great, full range floorstanding loudspeaker. Made from 1987-1989 with an MSRP of $1380/pair. Factory lowboy stands (spiked) included. 10 inch woofer in a rear ported enclosure, complimented with a 3 inch dome midrange, and 3/4 inch dome tweeter (silk).

Outstanding condition, both electrically and cosmetically. Grilles included (not pictured), with Paradigm badges intact. These speakers sound nothing short of amazing. Bass is tight and articulate, mids are ever so slightly forward (clear), and the top end has that right touch of sparkle, without sounding bright or fatiguing. A real audio gem.

$old

Rogue Audio Magnum 66 Tube Preamplifier

Black, excellent condition. 2 sets of outputs make biamping or adding a pair of subwoofers a breeze. Six line inputs (no phono), mute function. Remote volume control (heavy, brushed silver). Separate power supply, IEC. Giant killer linestage. Uses two 12AU7 tubes. Will ship with a pair of Sylvania triple mica black plates installed, and a pair of NOS JAN 6189 to roll in if you want to brighten the top end up. Original box and manual included. Generic IEC power cord provided on request.

$old

Fred Arrays - Custom DIY Line Array

Custom built, standing just at 6ft tall. Ten 5.25" Silver Flute woofers, and one 1" Bottlehead straight eight tweeter per side. Biamp / Biwire. Rear ported tuned to 52Hz. They load up in the mid 40's in room. I did choose to mate these with a high end 15" Signet subwoofer, for that last octave - but a lot of people that have listened to them, prefer it without. 95db efficient, and you cannot blow them up. 10 watts is more than enough, and I've fed over 220 to them without a hint of the wheels about to shoot off.

The sound? You'll sh*t your flat hat. Soundstage? Re-define what you reference is for this word. These are one of kind, and though I hate to see them go - the part of the hobby I love the most is trying new gear, and it's time.

$800 local pickup



Cheers,
Russ
criverajr
07-12-2006, 04:15 PM
I wish I lived closer for the Paradigms, they would be nice for a second system, somebody jump on these.

CRj
Mazeroth
07-12-2006, 05:07 PM
If anyone is within driving distance of Russ you BETTER pick up the Fred Arrays. After building my line arrays, which are very similar to Russ's, I'll never, ever go back to a conventional 2 or 3-way (no offense, guys). At the price he's asking you'd be crazy not to grab them.

The guy that designed and built the Fred Arrays is a long-time speaker builder that has many, many line arrays under his belt. I just tried to Google his website but came up blank, but have seen it at least ten times in the past. His crossover work is excellent and so is his woodworking.

If you were to pay someone to build you a comparable pair of line arrays you would be looking at somewhere along the lines of $2500+.
ohskigod
07-12-2006, 06:57 PM
christ, I'd swing for the arrays if I didnt live like 1500+ miles from texas!!

might have needed a payment plan at the moment, but I would love to hear how they sound, especially backended with my stuff :D
Sami
07-12-2006, 07:53 PM
Pics of the Paradigms? I have too many systems already but what the heck... :)
KrazyMofo24
07-12-2006, 08:04 PM
Would you be willing to take trades? A pair of Rti10's for the arrays?
RuSsMaN
07-12-2006, 08:05 PM
Sami, a couple of pics and brief write up below:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41794&highlight=paradigm+11se

The bass issue mentioned was solved with placement.

Cheers,
Russ

Edit - on the trade - Sure, RTi10's and $500 and they're yours.
KrazyMofo24
07-12-2006, 08:16 PM
What about Rti4's for the Paradigms?
dorokusai
07-12-2006, 08:57 PM
That Fred Array stuff is sick.
RuSsMaN
07-12-2006, 09:22 PM
RTi4's, no real use for them. I'll knock $100 off if that will help, should you NEED to trade them.
sucks2beme
07-12-2006, 11:53 PM
Come on guys. For less than a couple of used RTI6's, you can be into some real speakers. The Paradigms well placed in a room will blow away any of the RTI's. And you'll have money left over for a good amp.
For you Dallas boys, try Cash America Pawn on Harry Hines. They had a great H/K 150 watt high current interated amp last week for about $200 that would make these come alive(PM665vxi). Might still be there!
steveinaz
07-13-2006, 10:54 AM
Those are some great prices.
Sami
07-13-2006, 11:32 AM
Russ, put the Paradigms aside, I will be back in DFW Friday and should have time to pick them up this weekend.
BlueMDPicker
07-13-2006, 12:00 PM
Fred Arrays - Custom DIY Line Array
Russ, wish I was in range. I've been interested in those for some time. Good luck with the sale!
RuSsMaN
07-13-2006, 12:15 PM
Sami, roger that.

I hear ya Mike.
dkg999
07-13-2006, 02:25 PM
Russ - pm on the Rogue sent! Doug
steveinaz
07-13-2006, 03:52 PM
There ya go...that stuff is movin now.
amulford
07-13-2006, 05:20 PM
Russ, wish I was in range. I've been interested in those for some time. Good luck with the sale!

Tell me about it. I am thinking of building some, I am that interested.
dipiazza
07-14-2006, 01:22 AM
Tell me about it. I am thinking of building some, I am that interested.

Anybody got plans for something like that? Looks crazy awesome! Good luck with the sale.
KrazyMofo24
07-19-2006, 10:34 PM
Come on guys. For less than a couple of used RTI6's, you can be into some real speakers. The Paradigms well placed in a room will blow away any of the RTI's. And you'll have money left over for a good amp.
For you Dallas boys, try Cash America Pawn on Harry Hines. They had a great H/K 150 watt high current interated amp last week for about $200 that would make these come alive(PM665vxi). Might still be there!


Well went down to that pawn shop and bought the amp, stupidly not plugging it in there first. Took it home set it up and it wont power on. Well going to return it tomorrow oh well can't afford a better amp right now.
Sami
07-19-2006, 10:37 PM
Well went down to that pawn shop and bought the amp, stupidly not plugging it in there first. Took it home set it up and it wont power on. Well going to return it tomorrow oh well can't afford a better amp right now.
Check the fuses first.
KrazyMofo24
07-19-2006, 10:51 PM
Checked them fuses look good, the cord looks fine also.
sucks2beme
07-19-2006, 11:26 PM
Dup post
sucks2beme
07-19-2006, 11:27 PM
Well went down to that pawn shop and bought the amp, stupidly not plugging it in there first. Took it home set it up and it wont power on. Well going to return it tomorrow oh well can't afford a better amp right now.

Damn! Sorry to here that. Normally at the one in Lewisville they do that for you just to make sure it doesn't come back. Cashamerica has a return policy I believe. I've had good luck with their stuff. The rest of them -not so good.
If it it goes back to the pawn shop, let me know.
I'm a sucker for broken pawn shop stuff at big discounts. I used to make some easy money grabbing and repairing Peavey guitar amps- normally a easy fix. The pawn shop down the street from this one stopped selling me their broke stuff- must of pissed them off or something.
Sami, hope you like the Paradigms. They needed a good home.
KrazyMofo24
07-19-2006, 11:38 PM
Yeah after I get my money back, i'm going to see if they'll sell it to me for a much lower price. I don't remember seeing any other amps in there if their is I might just exchange it.
sucks2beme
07-20-2006, 09:59 AM
There was a Yamaha Basic m2 power amp over at the 635/Midway store.
Good, solid 8 ohm power amp. I don't think that one handles 4 ohm. Cheap, too.
Early B.
07-20-2006, 12:25 PM
Arrest these highjackers...
RuSsMaN
02-21-2007, 07:49 PM
Bump, Fred Arrays, $800 firm, local, and cash. Paypal? You pony up the fee.

No gladly pay you in two months for some line arrays today, lets get this done in fairly short order.

I've lost my mind, and I need to move quickly before I burst into flames. Honestly, I've had them for what, over a year, probably approaching two - time for someone else to get it on with these.
dkg999
02-21-2007, 08:21 PM
You haven't shaved your head yet have you :rolleyes:

You're probably OK if you haven't went there yet!
RuSsMaN
02-22-2007, 06:39 PM
Bump....
Shizelbs
02-22-2007, 06:59 PM
Is Seattle local to Texas? Wish I had seen that Rogue back in July when this was posted.
Shizelbs
02-22-2007, 07:11 PM
Russ, should I assume that there is no way in hell the Freds are getting shipped?
RuSsMaN
02-27-2007, 08:23 AM
At 150lbs, and them being 6ft tall, shipping just isn't happening.

I just can't believe a local Polkie doesn't want these. You couldn't build them for $800.
RuSsMaN
03-11-2007, 10:06 PM
42nd and final bump - I will consider offers even partial trades - I need to get these down the road to make room for some VR4's.

What's the stall on this one? Price? They take up less than 1sq ft of floorspace and play full range. They are efficient, and sound fantastic. Solid state, tubes - anything. Do I need to put someone on a coupon book?

I'm putting them on the gon this week for more, I was hoping to see them stay in the family, so to speak.

Cheers,
Russ
audiobliss
03-11-2007, 10:12 PM
Russ, get on AIM...please...I won't make you type much...