Paradigm Cinema 100 CT Satellites speakers, Gloss Black
$245.00
A sealed two-way in a sculpted mineral-filled polymer cabinet — a 1-inch S-PAL satin-anodised aluminium dome, the same tweeter technology Paradigm uses much further up the range, over a 3.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene mid/bass. The original removable shelf-stand bases are fitted and tilt the drivers up at a seated listener. 88 dB in room, 8 ohms, 15 to 100 watts. Built in Canada. Good cosmetic condition.
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Paradigm Cinema 100 CT Satellites, Pair, Gloss Black, Made in Canada
Made in Canada. A good-cosmetic-condition pair of Paradigm Cinema 100 satellite speakers in high-gloss black, with the original integrated removable shelf-stand bases fitted — a beautifully sculpted, premium-build 2-way satellite from one of Canada’s most respected speaker companies, and a meaningful step up in both build quality and acoustic performance from the plastic-bodied satellites that dominate the small-speaker market.
The Cinema 100 is the standmount / satellite anchor of Paradigm’s current Cinema Series and represents the kind of trickle-down engineering that Paradigm has built its reputation on: drivers, voicing, and design philosophy borrowed from the Reference and Premier lines, repackaged into a compact, value-driven satellite that punches well above its size and price. Acoustically, the 100 is a 2-driver, 2-way acoustic-suspension (sealed) design pairing Paradigm’s 1-inch S-PAL satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter — the same S-PAL tweeter technology used on considerably more expensive Paradigm models — with a 3.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene mid / bass driver on a 1-inch high-temperature voice coil.
The cabinet itself is the speaker’s defining visual signature: a sculpted, mineral-filled polymer enclosure with the gloss-black finish polished to a deep, mirror-quality shine that wouldn’t look out of place on a piece of high-end industrial design. The mineral-filled construction is acoustically inert (heavily damped against panel resonance and flex) and visually matches the high-gloss aesthetic of any modern living-room AV setup beautifully. The result is a satellite that genuinely looks and feels considerably more expensive than its price tag suggests.
The included integrated removable shelf-stand bases give the speakers a slightly forward-tilted presentation that aims the drivers correctly at a seated listener — a real audible advantage in any setup where the speakers are placed on a shelf, console, or tabletop below ear level. The bases are easily removable for wall-mounting (Cinema 100 satellites include integrated wall-mount fittings) or for installation on dedicated floor stands (sold separately).
Power handling is a generous 15–100 watts with a 50-watt maximum input rating, and the speakers are happy with any quality amplifier from about 15 watts per channel upward. Sensitivity is a useful 88 dB in-room (85 dB anechoic), so the pair plays effortlessly with even modest amplifier power. The 8-ohm nominal impedance is comfortable for any modern integrated amp, AVR, or two-channel receiver.
This particular pair is in good cosmetic condition, with the high-gloss black cabinets presenting cleanly and the typical light handling marks consistent with careful use. No significant blemishes to the cabinets, drivers, or stand bases.
The matching Cinema 100 centre channel is also available separately — please ask if you’d like to bundle the two for a complete front-three setup.
Product highlights:
2-driver, 2-way acoustic-suspension (sealed) satellite loudspeaker
Sculpted mineral-filled polymer enclosure, deeply damped and resonance-free
1-inch S-PAL satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid damped and cooled
3.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene mid / bass driver with 1-inch high-temperature voice coil
High-gloss black finish
Integrated removable shelf-stand bases included
Wall-mount-ready integrated fittings
Designed, engineered, and crafted in Canada
Specifications:
Type: 2-driver, 2-way acoustic-suspension satellite loudspeaker
Drivers: 3.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene mid/bass + 1-inch S-PAL aluminum dome tweeter
Crossover: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz
Frequency response (on-axis): ±2 dB, 125 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response (30° off-axis): ±2 dB, 125 Hz – 15 kHz
Low-frequency extension: 85 Hz (DIN)
Sensitivity: 88 dB in-room / 85 dB anechoic
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Recommended amplifier power: 15–100 watts
Maximum input power: 50 watts
Finish: High-gloss black
Country of manufacture: Canada
Condition: Good cosmetic
Dimensions per speaker (W x H x D, with stand base): 4.8 x 8.4 x 6.8 inches (122 x 213 x 173 mm)
Weight per speaker: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Weight per pair: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
A good-cosmetic-condition pair of Paradigm Cinema 100 satellite speakers in high-gloss black, made in Canada, complete with original integrated removable shelf-stand bases — a beautifully built, acoustically refined satellite pair that delivers the kind of build quality and sound quality usually reserved for considerably more expensive small speakers. Excellent as the front pair of a stylish 2.1 living-room music system, as a high-end satellite pair in a 5.1 home-theatre system, or as a wall-mounted surround pair in any modern AV installation.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.
| Weight | 10 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 16 × 12.4 in |
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