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...as to compare the colosseum to the new Series 7, you have to build Rome's colosseum, architecture that still elicits awe centuries later. Our Monitor Series 7 is an opportunity for refinement: design innovations from our higher-priced reference lineups, reference-quality component parts, cabinets and even finishes! NEITHER...deeper, look more than any other brand in the backdrop of Ancient Rome. It took three emperors and 15 years to admit the speakers look smarter and sound better than a little awesome in its seventh iteration, each new generation is a classic example. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN ...
...as to compare the colosseum to the new Series 7, you have to build Rome's colosseum, architecture that still elicits awe centuries later. Our Monitor Series 7 is an opportunity for refinement: design innovations from our higher-priced reference lineups, reference-quality component parts, cabinets and even finishes! NEITHER...deeper, look more than any other brand in the backdrop of Ancient Rome. It took three emperors and 15 years to admit the speakers look smarter and sound better than a little awesome in its seventh iteration, each new generation is a classic example. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN ...
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...-engineered edge radius prevents the physical frame of the grille from inducing sound-coloring edge diffraction. THE ROMAN PLINTH New Monitor floorstanders sit on grilles A MORE SONICALLY TRANSPARENT GRILLE DESIGN • New self-aligning magnetic grille assemblies offer fit-like...grille perfectly into place. • Honeycomb architecture removes the opportunity for sound to be a winner. It's now on or grilles off, Monitor speakers sound equally as a finish but ... a far more realistic than any previous iteration. 2 Heritage Cherry Black Ash Honeycomb corner architecture on...
...-engineered edge radius prevents the physical frame of the grille from inducing sound-coloring edge diffraction. THE ROMAN PLINTH New Monitor floorstanders sit on grilles A MORE SONICALLY TRANSPARENT GRILLE DESIGN • New self-aligning magnetic grille assemblies offer fit-like...grille perfectly into place. • Honeycomb architecture removes the opportunity for sound to be a winner. It's now on or grilles off, Monitor speakers sound equally as a finish but ... a far more realistic than any previous iteration. 2 Heritage Cherry Black Ash Honeycomb corner architecture on...
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... in the name of making sound better with each new generation of speakers! the titanium of dispersing sound across a wide listening area. Mesh tweeter guard and WaveGuide™ 3 KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS: MONITOR SERIES 7 The whole point of being as passionate about R&D as Paradigm are more soaring and spacious, crystal clear and undiluted even at...
... in the name of making sound better with each new generation of speakers! the titanium of dispersing sound across a wide listening area. Mesh tweeter guard and WaveGuide™ 3 KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS: MONITOR SERIES 7 The whole point of being as passionate about R&D as Paradigm are more soaring and spacious, crystal clear and undiluted even at...
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...-Infused Injection-Molded Polypropylene Bass Cones. This is in part attributable to -mass ratio and outstanding internal damping. Despite fewer drivers in our Paradigm Reference lineup, with affords us bragging rights for performance. • S-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Bass/Midrange Cones. A sealed ..., oversize magnets and FEA optimized pole piece/top plate. 4 First seen in some models, floorstanding and center channel speakers actually play deeper. ABOUT BASS/MID & BASS DRIVERS Loads of GRIP™ glass-reinforced injection-molded polymer. The result?
...-Infused Injection-Molded Polypropylene Bass Cones. This is in part attributable to -mass ratio and outstanding internal damping. Despite fewer drivers in our Paradigm Reference lineup, with affords us bragging rights for performance. • S-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Bass/Midrange Cones. A sealed ..., oversize magnets and FEA optimized pole piece/top plate. 4 First seen in some models, floorstanding and center channel speakers actually play deeper. ABOUT BASS/MID & BASS DRIVERS Loads of GRIP™ glass-reinforced injection-molded polymer. The result?
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... speaker placement is neither possible or practical, Monitor Surrounds should be optimal for a music and home theater setup. It is the order of the day. Bi-directional in nature, the new coherent surround technology reproduces the surround experience exactly as rear speakers ...affordable high-end 5.1 music and home theater experience that includes Paradigm's sought-after "surrounded-by-sound" experience in non-localized sound. • The bidirectional technology also ensures extreme placement flexibility! The speakers add size, depth and dimension to the audiophile eager for today...
... speaker placement is neither possible or practical, Monitor Surrounds should be optimal for a music and home theater setup. It is the order of the day. Bi-directional in nature, the new coherent surround technology reproduces the surround experience exactly as rear speakers ...affordable high-end 5.1 music and home theater experience that includes Paradigm's sought-after "surrounded-by-sound" experience in non-localized sound. • The bidirectional technology also ensures extreme placement flexibility! The speakers add size, depth and dimension to the audiophile eager for today...
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...8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 34.3 cm x 19.4 cm x 26.5 cm 13-1/2 in x 7-5/8 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 7.7 kg / 17 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) S-26, J-29 Dimensions** (h x w x d) 28.2 cm x 16.8 cm x 22.5 cm 11 in x 6-5/8 in x 8-7/8 in Weight (unpacked) 4.8 kg...Hz - 22 kHz 30˚ Off-Axis: ±2 dB from 75 Hz - 18 kHz Sensitivity - A STUDY IN THE MECHANICAL ARTS ATOM 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...
...8 ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 34.3 cm x 19.4 cm x 26.5 cm 13-1/2 in x 7-5/8 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 7.7 kg / 17 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) S-26, J-29 Dimensions** (h x w x d) 28.2 cm x 16.8 cm x 22.5 cm 11 in x 6-5/8 in x 8-7/8 in Weight (unpacked) 4.8 kg...Hz - 22 kHz 30˚ Off-Axis: ±2 dB from 75 Hz - 18 kHz Sensitivity - A STUDY IN THE MECHANICAL ARTS ATOM 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...
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... ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 101.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 26.5 cm 40 in x 6-7/8 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 19.1 kg / 42 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... injection-molded polymer chassis Bass Driver 140-mm (5-1/2 in) carbon-infused polypropylene cone, 25-mm (1 in Weight (unpacked) 14.8 kg / 32.6 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A 9
... ohms Dimensions** (h x w x d) 101.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 26.5 cm 40 in x 6-7/8 in x 10-1/2 in Weight (unpacked) 19.1 kg / 42 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... injection-molded polymer chassis Bass Driver 140-mm (5-1/2 in) carbon-infused polypropylene cone, 25-mm (1 in Weight (unpacked) 14.8 kg / 32.6 lb per speaker Finishes Black Ash, Heritage Cherry Paradigm Stands (sold sep.) N/A 9
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MONITOR 11 Design 5-driver, 3-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, floorstanding model Crossover 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at ... / Midrange Driver N/A Bass Driver(s) Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) carbon-infused 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 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...
MONITOR 11 Design 5-driver, 3-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd-order resistive port, floorstanding model Crossover 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at ... / Midrange Driver N/A Bass Driver(s) Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) carbon-infused 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 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...
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...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) 6.32 kg / 13.95 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 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver(s) Two ... 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.) J-18C SURROUND 1 Design 4-driver, 2-way bi-directional surround/rear Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz High-Frequency Driver(s) Two 25...
...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) 6.32 kg / 13.95 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 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver(s) Two ... 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.) J-18C SURROUND 1 Design 4-driver, 2-way bi-directional surround/rear Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz High-Frequency Driver(s) Two 25...
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...product or go to recycle through the normal channels. Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. www.paradigm.com Paradigm Electronics Inc. 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON Canada L5T 2V1 090211 ... local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13,...
...product or go to recycle through the normal channels. Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. www.paradigm.com Paradigm Electronics Inc. 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON Canada L5T 2V1 090211 ... local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13,...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers: Attaching Base & Optional Spikes (Pictorial) 4 Bookshelf Speakers: Attaching Bumper Pads (Pictorial) 5 Your New Speakers 6 Preventing Speaker Damage 8 Room Acoustics 10 Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers (Pictorial) 11 Placement: The Center Speaker (Pictorial) 15 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers (Pictorial) 16 Speaker Connection (Pictorial) 17 Fine Tuning 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Specifications 25 Limited Warranty 30 www.paradigm.com 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers: Attaching Base & Optional Spikes (Pictorial) 4 Bookshelf Speakers: Attaching Bumper Pads (Pictorial) 5 Your New Speakers 6 Preventing Speaker Damage 8 Room Acoustics 10 Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers (Pictorial) 11 Placement: The Center Speaker (Pictorial) 15 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers (Pictorial) 16 Speaker Connection (Pictorial) 17 Fine Tuning 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Specifications 25 Limited Warranty 30 www.paradigm.com 1
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... Use safety straps (included with the brackets. Wall mount speakers securely enough that they do not fall and cause personal injury or damage to the wall. Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting speakers to property. Hardware shown in this manual is included with ...MB-60 Brackets, sold separately). IMPORTANT: Read before wall mounting bookshelf speakers. IMPORTANT: Read before placing surround speakers on attaching straps is for...
... Use safety straps (included with the brackets. Wall mount speakers securely enough that they do not fall and cause personal injury or damage to the wall. Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting speakers to property. Hardware shown in this manual is included with ...MB-60 Brackets, sold separately). IMPORTANT: Read before wall mounting bookshelf speakers. IMPORTANT: Read before placing surround speakers on attaching straps is for...
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... to hear the difference that sonically accurate speakers make in your Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com. If you ... They are the product of countless hours of the exceptional sound these speakers are about to provide, please read this... manual and follow all of comprehensive research and development and will reward you with truly exceptional sound for choosing award-winning Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers. To ensure proper installation and enjoy ...
... to hear the difference that sonically accurate speakers make in your Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com. If you ... They are the product of countless hours of the exceptional sound these speakers are about to provide, please read this... manual and follow all of comprehensive research and development and will reward you with truly exceptional sound for choosing award-winning Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers. To ensure proper installation and enjoy ...
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Optional: If you prefer to be used without the base. Spikes and rubber feet are still in carton, following the unpacking instructions provided. (Rubber feet come pre-installed on base). FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS: ATTACHING BASE & OPTIONAL SPIKES Attach base 1 while speakers are NOT to use the spikes provided, unscrew the rubber feet 2 and carefully screw the spikes (with jam nuts) into the base 3 . 1 OPTIONAL: 2 3 4
Optional: If you prefer to be used without the base. Spikes and rubber feet are still in carton, following the unpacking instructions provided. (Rubber feet come pre-installed on base). FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS: ATTACHING BASE & OPTIONAL SPIKES Attach base 1 while speakers are NOT to use the spikes provided, unscrew the rubber feet 2 and carefully screw the spikes (with jam nuts) into the base 3 . 1 OPTIONAL: 2 3 4
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Bottom View of bookshelf speakers (as shown) when placed on a shelf or other flat surface. This will isolate your speakers from the solid surface, improving overall sound quality. BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS: ATTACHING BUMPER PADS Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) may be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf Speaker www.paradigm.com 5
Bottom View of bookshelf speakers (as shown) when placed on a shelf or other flat surface. This will isolate your speakers from the solid surface, improving overall sound quality. BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS: ATTACHING BUMPER PADS Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) may be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf Speaker www.paradigm.com 5
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... as drinking glasses or potted plants, on top of the speakers. We highly recommend installing these spikes is during the unpacking process. If your speakers. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even... better when broken in. The most convenient time to install these spikes if speakers are to operate for several ...
... as drinking glasses or potted plants, on top of the speakers. We highly recommend installing these spikes is during the unpacking process. If your speakers. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even... better when broken in. The most convenient time to install these spikes if speakers are to operate for several ...
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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. Wall Mounting Pilot holes spaced 60 mm apart are sold with Paradigm wall mounting brackets (sold separately). www.paradigm.com 7
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. Wall Mounting Pilot holes spaced 60 mm apart are sold with Paradigm wall mounting brackets (sold separately). www.paradigm.com 7
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...low distortion below 100 watts. At a given Volume Control setting a quiet section of music will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! (See your speakers, please read the following guidelines before hooking them up. This will use less amplifier power than its rated output power....is not a "power-output" dial. When listening at even lower Volume Control settings). 8 Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Monitor Series 7 speakers are efficient and can be driven to handle the output of very powerful amplifiers. They are also able to loud listening levels ...
...low distortion below 100 watts. At a given Volume Control setting a quiet section of music will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! (See your speakers, please read the following guidelines before hooking them up. This will use less amplifier power than its rated output power....is not a "power-output" dial. When listening at even lower Volume Control settings). 8 Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Monitor Series 7 speakers are efficient and can be driven to handle the output of very powerful amplifiers. They are also able to loud listening levels ...
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...you listen at loud levels, be reached at which you could have more power than the speaker can handle. www.paradigm.com 9 This type of damage constitutes abuse and is a Limit! Use the speakers within their rated output power. Although more powerful amplifier. If you will damage all... to sound distressed, turn the Volume Control down or your speaker's power-range rating are safer, there is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input of your Monitor Series 7. At that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are desired, obtain a more ...
...you listen at loud levels, be reached at which you could have more power than the speaker can handle. www.paradigm.com 9 This type of damage constitutes abuse and is a Limit! Use the speakers within their rated output power. Although more powerful amplifier. If you will damage all... to sound distressed, turn the Volume Control down or your speaker's power-range rating are safer, there is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input of your Monitor Series 7. At that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are desired, obtain a more ...
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...of any soft furnishings can result in a somewhat dull sound. The extra care you will impose its own character on the best speaker placement: • Mid and high frequencies are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems.... variety of domestic settings. An excess of such items can produce an overall bright sound. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers are designed to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred; • Rooms where height, width and ...
...of any soft furnishings can result in a somewhat dull sound. The extra care you will impose its own character on the best speaker placement: • Mid and high frequencies are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems.... variety of domestic settings. An excess of such items can produce an overall bright sound. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor Series 7 speakers are designed to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred; • Rooms where height, width and ...