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Powerful, controlled bass

Mids lack texture ; Bit too "fun" to function as serious monitors ; Distracting front LED

Each speaker has a volume dial on the back, so if you're using a couple as a stereo pair, you'll need to match them manually. And even with the volume set to "zero", there's still a slight hiss that may annoy if you want to use them as computer speakers.

The A2’s audio performance will leave a grin on your face – for smallish cabinets these pack serious punch, with enough low-end to snuffle out the basslines in your MP3 collection and a mellifluous mid-range. The overall sound is very easy on the ear,...

The optional Bluetooth receiver isn’t supplied with a USB AC adapter – so you’ll have to buy one of those, too ; If you opt for a pair of A2s, remember you’ll need to plug both the speakers into your mains, and run cabling between the two – which isn’t...

TECHNOLOGY Paradigm engineers have surely put in a lot of effort to make an entry into the Active speaker segment. The A2s should not be looked upon as studio monitors but as any other home-entertainment speakers. The only fact that will separate them...

Reinforced by the fact that these fall under a new brand, the A2 was created with a different and new focus for Paradigm: “Fun”. There are plenty of situations where good sound may be appreciated but where there is no need to go for broke and...

Full soundstage ; Flexible input options ; AC-power jack on back of each speaker

Separate volume knobs when used in pairs; no detents on volume knobs ; Bass is present but not big

The Paradigm A2 is a flexible desktop speaker that, while not a champion on the low end, provides very pleasing sound and a broad soundstage when run in a pair. If you’ve been living with a set of cheap “computer” speakers, it’s well worth your while...

I used these speakers over the span of a couple months in a room that is roughly 9m x 4.5m with vaulted ceiling. Long story short, there’s a lot of space to fill. I don’t think I once had the A2s turned up more than 50 per cent. Should You Buy It? On...