Quality Paradigm Dipole Speakers ADP-170 v3

Gorgeous, very well reviewed bipolar surround speakers from Paradigm.

This speaker is a bit of a departure for Paradigm, with a slight wedge shape rather than the rectangular box shape of their other surround speakers. On each angled baffle is a .75″ CMC tweeter and a 5.5″ MPC woofer. ADP stands for “adapted dipole.” It differs from a conventional dipole by operating out of phase (like a conventional dipole speaker) above the crossover frequency of 2kHz, and operating in phase below the crossover frequency (like a bipole speaker). What this design achieves is a speaker that produces a diffuse soundfield with better bass response than a conventional dipole speaker, since the woofers operate in phase.

Dimensions: 10.75″H x 9.5″W x 6.6″D, Weight: 12lbs each.

Original MSRP of $499 plus tax. Great deal for just $245