Paradigm ADP-190 v5 – Dipole Surround Speakers – Made in Canada

Paradigm ADP-190 v5 – Dipole Surround Speakers – Made in Canada

A beautifully built, Made-in-Canada dipole surround speaker pair from Paradigm’s Monitor Series v5, praised by Playback Magazine for delivering “a full, enveloping and diffuse surround sound field” with “rich sonic details” and “exceptional value for the money.”

The ADP-190 v5 is a true dipole design — meaning its drivers are mounted on opposing side panels and wired out of phase, creating a diffuse, enveloping surround field rather than a localizable point source of sound. This is widely considered the most cinematic and immersive approach to surround speaker design, pulling the listener into the soundfield rather than making them aware of the speaker’s position. Paradigm’s implementation is particularly refined, with a four-driver, two-way configuration deploying two 25mm (1-inch) H-PTD ferro-fluid cooled titanium dome tweeters and two 140mm (5.5-inch) M-ICP ferro-fluid cooled mid/bass drivers — one tweeter and one mid/bass driver on each side panel — crossed over at 2.0 kHz with a second-order electro-acoustic network.

At 90 dB room sensitivity with an 8-ohm compatible impedance, the ADP-190 is an easy load for any AV receiver and works well with amplifier power from 15 to 100 watts. The compact, elegant black enclosure is wall-mountable and designed to sit unobtrusively at or slightly above ear height for optimal dipole dispersion. These make a natural and sonically cohesive match for any Paradigm Monitor Series v5 or v6 front and centre channel combination.

As with every component we sell at Radique Audio, this pair has been thoroughly tested before listing.

Specifications:

Type: 4-driver, 2-way dipole surround loudspeaker

High-frequency drivers: Two x 25mm (1 inch) H-PTD dome, ferro-fluid cooled (one per side)

Mid/bass drivers: Two x 140mm (5.5 inch) M-ICP cone, ferro-fluid cooled, 25mm voice coil, GRIP chassis (one per side)

Crossover: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz

Frequency response: 110 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB, reverberant soundfield)

Low-frequency extension: 80 Hz (DIN)

Sensitivity: 90 dB room / 87 dB anechoic

Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms

Recommended amplifier power: 15–100 W

Finish: Black ash

Country of manufacture: Canada

Dimensions: (W x H x D) 7.4 x 10.3 x 6.4 inches / 187 x 261 x 161 mm

Weight: 8 lbs / 3.6 kg each

A refined, enveloping pair of Made-in-Canada dipole surrounds that bring genuine cinematic immersion to any home theater — beautifully built, easy to drive, and a natural match for any Paradigm Monitor Series system.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and perpetual trade-back policy, this is a confident purchase for any home theater enthusiast looking to complete or upgrade their surround setup; asking $275.