Paradigm Monitor 7 v1 Slim Towers, Made in Canada

Paradigm Monitor 7 v1 Slim Towers, Made in Canada

The Paradigm Monitor 7 v1 is a classic Canadian-made slim tower loudspeaker that combines an elegant, space-friendly footprint with impressive dynamics, bass reach, and room-filling sound for both music and home theater use.

This first-generation Monitor 7 helped establish Paradigm’s long-running Monitor series reputation for high performance and strong value, combining a slim cabinet with genuine full-range capability for music and home theater. Excellent cosmetic condition and the black ash finish make this pair an attractive choice for living rooms and dedicated listening spaces alike. With their efficient, amplifier-friendly design, they work well with a wide range of quality integrated amps and receivers, from modest vintage units up to more powerful modern solid-state amplifiers.

Using a 3-driver, 2½-way bass-reflex configuration, the Monitor 7 v1 employs a 1-inch PTD high-frequency driver, a 6.5-inch ICP cone mid/bass driver on a die-cast chassis, and a dedicated 6.5-inch carbon-infused bass driver, also on a die-cast chassis. The carefully executed quasi–3rd-order resistive port and multi-slope crossover network (3rd-order at 2.0 kHz and 2nd-order at 400 Hz) help the speaker maintain good control, smooth integration between drivers, and strong off-axis performance for a wide listening area. The result is a lively, engaging sound with solid low-frequency extension, clear midrange, and clean, extended highs that suit everything from classic rock and jazz to film soundtracks.

3-driver, 2½-way bass-reflex tower loudspeaker pair

Made in Canada (early Paradigm Monitor series)

Quasi–3rd-order resistive port loading

Crossover: 3rd-order electro/acoustic at 2.0 kHz, 2nd-order electro/acoustic at 400 Hz

25 mm (1″) PTD high-frequency driver

165 mm (6½”) ICP cone bass/midrange driver with die-cast chassis

165 mm (6½”) carbon-infused cone bass driver with die-cast chassis

Low-frequency extension: 34 Hz (DIN)

Frequency response, on-axis: ±2 dB from 48 Hz–20 kHz

Frequency response, 30° off-axis: ±2 dB from 48 Hz–18 kHz

Sensitivity (room/anechoic): 92 dB / 89 dB

Suitable amplifier power range: 15–175 watts

Impedance: compatible with 8 ohms

Finished in Black Ash, excellent cosmetic condition

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 8 x 34.5 x 14.25 inches (21 x 88 x 37 cm) per speaker

Weight: 43 lbs (19.5 kg) per speaker (approximate, based on 86 lb per pair)

This Canadian-made pair of Paradigm Monitor 7 v1 slim towers in excellent cosmetic condition offers a compelling mix of efficiency, bass authority, and musical refinement that still makes sense in today’s systems, whether for two-channel listening or front L/R duty in a home theater. With their attractive black ash finish, manageable footprint, and proven performance, they are an appealing choice for buyers seeking high-value Canadian floorstanders that can grow with better electronics.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day Bumper to Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Policy, you can purchase with confidence; asking $445.