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... the grille from inducing sound-coloring edge diffraction. TRENDS IN COLOR After studying furniture trends around the world our research showed Heritage Cherry to -place design both sonically and physically. Black is a brand new size - 20% smaller. • No change to the size of bookshelf models. • Center channels are slightly smaller to suit today's A/V furniture. • New low-profile Surround 1 and Surround...
... the grille from inducing sound-coloring edge diffraction. TRENDS IN COLOR After studying furniture trends around the world our research showed Heritage Cherry to -place design both sonically and physically. Black is a brand new size - 20% smaller. • No change to the size of bookshelf models. • Center channels are slightly smaller to suit today's A/V furniture. • New low-profile Surround 1 and Surround...
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... the new wire mesh tweeter guard (you've seen this in the name of making sound better with having your own R&D center, anechoic chamber and double blind listening rooms. It means twists and turns, tweaks and testing along the way, all in our ultimate high-end Signature Series). Highs are satin-anodized pure-aluminum (S-PAL™) vs. KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS: MONITOR SERIES...
... the new wire mesh tweeter guard (you've seen this in the name of making sound better with having your own R&D center, anechoic chamber and double blind listening rooms. It means twists and turns, tweaks and testing along the way, all in our ultimate high-end Signature Series). Highs are satin-anodized pure-aluminum (S-PAL™) vs. KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS: MONITOR SERIES...
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... / Anechoic 90 dB / 87 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 100 watts Maximum Input Power † 80 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms MINI MONITOR Design 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, bookshelf / stand-mounted Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped Midrange Driver N/A Bass / Midrange Driver 140-mm (5-1/2 in) S-PAL™ satin...
... / Anechoic 90 dB / 87 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 100 watts Maximum Input Power † 80 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms MINI MONITOR Design 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, bookshelf / stand-mounted Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped Midrange Driver N/A Bass / Midrange Driver 140-mm (5-1/2 in) S-PAL™ satin...
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... watts Maximum Input Power † 150 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 91.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 22.9 cm 36 in x 6-7/8 in x 9 in Weight (unpacked) 14.8 kg / 32.6 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A MONITOR 9 Design 4-driver, 2-1/2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, floorstanding model Crossover 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 700 Hz (lower bass driver) High-Frequency Driver...
... watts Maximum Input Power † 150 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 91.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 22.9 cm 36 in x 6-7/8 in x 9 in Weight (unpacked) 14.8 kg / 32.6 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A MONITOR 9 Design 4-driver, 2-1/2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, floorstanding model Crossover 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 700 Hz (lower bass driver) High-Frequency Driver...
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... dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 250 watts Maximum Input Power † 180 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 18.3 cm x 45.1 cm x 26.5 cm 7-1/4 in x 17-3/4 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 10.5 kg / 25 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A CENTER 1 Design 4-driver, 3-way center channel Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3.0 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 700 Hz (lower bass drivers) High-Frequency Driver 25-mm...
... dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 250 watts Maximum Input Power † 180 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 18.3 cm x 45.1 cm x 26.5 cm 7-1/4 in x 17-3/4 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 10.5 kg / 25 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A CENTER 1 Design 4-driver, 3-way center channel Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3.0 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 700 Hz (lower bass drivers) High-Frequency Driver 25-mm...
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... watts Maximum Input Power † 120 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 21.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 13.0 cm 8-1/2 in x 9-1/4 in x 5-1/8 in Weight (unpacked) 3.28 kg / 7.25 lb per speaker Finish Black Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A SURROUND 3 Design 4-driver, 2-way bi-directional surround/rear Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 600 Hz (bass drivers) High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped Midrange Driver 115...
... watts Maximum Input Power † 120 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 21.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 13.0 cm 8-1/2 in x 9-1/4 in x 5-1/8 in Weight (unpacked) 3.28 kg / 7.25 lb per speaker Finish Black Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A SURROUND 3 Design 4-driver, 2-way bi-directional surround/rear Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 600 Hz (bass drivers) High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped Midrange Driver 115...
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... on high-performance Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately), or bookshelves to raise the high-frequency drivers to use . Cleaning Do not use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). If your speakers have been transported or stored in the cold let them with rubber feet pre-installed. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers sound great "out of...
... on high-performance Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately), or bookshelves to raise the high-frequency drivers to use . Cleaning Do not use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). If your speakers have been transported or stored in the cold let them with rubber feet pre-installed. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers sound great "out of...
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www.paradigm.com 7 Wall Mounting Pilot holes spaced 60 mm apart are sold with Paradigm wall mounting brackets (sold separately). For Monitor surround speakers use with wall-mounting brackets. Monitor surround speakers also have predrilled pilot holes but are provided on the back of all Monitor Series 7 bookshelf models for use the wall-mounting brackets included.
www.paradigm.com 7 Wall Mounting Pilot holes spaced 60 mm apart are sold with Paradigm wall mounting brackets (sold separately). For Monitor surround speakers use with wall-mounting brackets. Monitor surround speakers also have predrilled pilot holes but are provided on the back of all Monitor Series 7 bookshelf models for use the wall-mounting brackets included.
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... Monitor Series 7 speakers are efficient and can be driven to loud listening levels with bass/treble and loudness controls not used at even lower Volume Control settings). 8 When listening at loud levels your receiver/preamplifier. It will then begin to your Dealer for amplifier recommendations). This will have substantial distortion above 100 watts, but very low distortion below 100 watts. A 100 watts per channel amplifier will deliver distorted power...
... Monitor Series 7 speakers are efficient and can be driven to loud listening levels with bass/treble and loudness controls not used at even lower Volume Control settings). 8 When listening at loud levels your receiver/preamplifier. It will then begin to your Dealer for amplifier recommendations). This will have substantial distortion above 100 watts, but very low distortion below 100 watts. A 100 watts per channel amplifier will deliver distorted power...
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... more powerful amplifier. At loud levels do not increase bass/treble controls from the woofer-then turn the Volume Control down . However, exercise caution! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is a Limit! Amplifiers that all speakers! Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input of your speaker's power-range rating are off (otherwise rated output power will overpower the speaker and...
... more powerful amplifier. At loud levels do not increase bass/treble controls from the woofer-then turn the Volume Control down . However, exercise caution! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is a Limit! Amplifiers that all speakers! Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input of your speaker's power-range rating are off (otherwise rated output power will overpower the speaker and...
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... the performance capabilities of sound you take in correctly positioning the speakers will ultimately achieve. The typical quantity of soft furnishings in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result...
... the performance capabilities of sound you take in correctly positioning the speakers will ultimately achieve. The typical quantity of soft furnishings in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result...
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... ensure proper connection of every channel. NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to the black (-) terminals. DO NOT attempt to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you . Some Monitor Series 7 speakers have two sets of your speakers may be connected to the red (+) speaker terminal. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected out of input terminals this connection procedure...
... ensure proper connection of every channel. NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to the black (-) terminals. DO NOT attempt to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you . Some Monitor Series 7 speakers have two sets of your speakers may be connected to the red (+) speaker terminal. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected out of input terminals this connection procedure...
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... horizontal. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are required. Connect your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to achieve the best possible high-end performance. Bi-Amp Connection (Cont'd) Passive bi-amping offers a dramatic improvement in clarity, openness and detail, with much better bass solidity and definition. The presentation of music and movie soundtracks is no direct electrical access to each speaker. Horizontal Bi-Amplification...
... horizontal. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are required. Connect your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to achieve the best possible high-end performance. Bi-Amp Connection (Cont'd) Passive bi-amping offers a dramatic improvement in clarity, openness and detail, with much better bass solidity and definition. The presentation of music and movie soundtracks is no direct electrical access to each speaker. Horizontal Bi-Amplification...
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...-in stereo. To fine tune surround/rear speakers, please follow the illustrations in will be both wide and deep, but this can be required for a little fine tuning. FINE TUNING Once you prefer. The soundstage will increase image width. www.paradigm.com 23 If necessary, adjust your subwoofer. Start with your Audio/Video Processor's or A/V Receiver's volume levels to familiar music in...
...-in stereo. To fine tune surround/rear speakers, please follow the illustrations in will be both wide and deep, but this can be required for a little fine tuning. FINE TUNING Once you prefer. The soundstage will increase image width. www.paradigm.com 23 If necessary, adjust your subwoofer. Start with your Audio/Video Processor's or A/V Receiver's volume levels to familiar music in...
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... all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning. No Sound from One or More Speakers Check your balance or Paradigm VC-150 Volume Control (if using). Check that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). 24 Lack of Bass or Dislocated Image One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is working speaker with the speaker or...
... all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning. No Sound from One or More Speakers Check your balance or Paradigm VC-150 Volume Control (if using). Check that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). 24 Lack of Bass or Dislocated Image One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is working speaker with the speaker or...
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...;2 dB from 75 Hz - 18 kHz Sensitivity - SPECIFICATIONS ATOM MONITOR MINI MONITOR Design 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, bookshelf / stand-mounted 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port bookshelf / stand-mounted Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ purealuminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped 25-mm (1 in...
...;2 dB from 75 Hz - 18 kHz Sensitivity - SPECIFICATIONS ATOM MONITOR MINI MONITOR Design 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, bookshelf / stand-mounted 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port bookshelf / stand-mounted Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ purealuminum dome tweeter, ferro-fluid cooled and damped 25-mm (1 in...
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... watts 15 - 200 watts Maximum Input Power† 130 watts 150 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 91.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 22.9 cm 36 in x 6-7/8 in x 9 in 101.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 26.5 cm 40 in x 6-7/8 in x 10-1/2 in ) high-temperature voice-coils, oversize ceramic / ferrite magnets, GRIP™ glassreinforced injection-molded polymer chassis Low-Frequency Extension* 34 Hz 31 Hz Frequency Response...
... watts 15 - 200 watts Maximum Input Power† 130 watts 150 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 91.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 22.9 cm 36 in x 6-7/8 in x 9 in 101.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 26.5 cm 40 in x 6-7/8 in x 10-1/2 in ) high-temperature voice-coils, oversize ceramic / ferrite magnets, GRIP™ glassreinforced injection-molded polymer chassis Low-Frequency Extension* 34 Hz 31 Hz Frequency Response...
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...-molded polymer chassis, separate sealed driver chamber Bass / Midrange Driver N/A Bass Drivers Three 165-mm (6-1/2 in) carboninfused polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in Weight (unpacked) 25.1 kg / 55.3 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A www.paradigm.com 27 Room / Anechoic 93 dB / 90 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 250 watts Maximum Input Power† 180 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 105.2 cm x 20.0 cm...
...-molded polymer chassis, separate sealed driver chamber Bass / Midrange Driver N/A Bass Drivers Three 165-mm (6-1/2 in) carboninfused polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in Weight (unpacked) 25.1 kg / 55.3 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A www.paradigm.com 27 Room / Anechoic 93 dB / 90 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 250 watts Maximum Input Power† 180 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 105.2 cm x 20.0 cm...
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... cabinet height with grill installed. www.paradigm.com 29 Room / Anechoic 88 dB / 85 dB 90 dB / 87 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 100 watts 15 - 175 watts Maximum Input Power† 80 watts 120 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 21.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 13.0 cm 8-1/2 in x 9-1/4 in x 5-1/8 in 27.0 cm x 33.0 cm x 16.8 cm 10-5/8 in x 13 in x 6-5/8 in Weight (unpacked) 3.28 kg...
... cabinet height with grill installed. www.paradigm.com 29 Room / Anechoic 88 dB / 85 dB 90 dB / 87 dB Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 100 watts 15 - 175 watts Maximum Input Power† 80 watts 120 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 21.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 13.0 cm 8-1/2 in x 9-1/4 in x 5-1/8 in 27.0 cm x 33.0 cm x 16.8 cm 10-5/8 in x 13 in x 6-5/8 in Weight (unpacked) 3.28 kg...
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Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility; • Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of charge to the original owner. It is not covered under the Paradigm warranty. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or...
Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility; • Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of charge to the original owner. It is not covered under the Paradigm warranty. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or...