Monitor Se Series Review Summary
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...of high-performance loudspeakers, and just like all Paradigm loudspeakers it . The stylish and affordable new Monitor SE Series is the perfect introduction to the world of motion picture soundtracks. It's a Top Choice for a an "affordable premium" speaker system." - Jerry Del Colliano Finish shown:...... Mark Henninger August 2018 http://bit.ly/2KO7gKK "While there are many players in the sub-$1,000 floor-standing enthusiast speaker market, Paradigm's Monitor SE 6000F are designed with trickle-down technology that 's cohesive and balanced. They have a dynamic, lively sound that is ...
...of high-performance loudspeakers, and just like all Paradigm loudspeakers it . The stylish and affordable new Monitor SE Series is the perfect introduction to the world of motion picture soundtracks. It's a Top Choice for a an "affordable premium" speaker system." - Jerry Del Colliano Finish shown:...... Mark Henninger August 2018 http://bit.ly/2KO7gKK "While there are many players in the sub-$1,000 floor-standing enthusiast speaker market, Paradigm's Monitor SE 6000F are designed with trickle-down technology that 's cohesive and balanced. They have a dynamic, lively sound that is ...
Monitor Se Series Review Summary
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...-made, solid-sounding floorstander at a very reasonable price" - Instead, these for a secondary home theater room, but Paradigm has designed the uncommon speaker system for the common man. Al Griffin July 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZYuWnN "Paradigm's Monitor SE 3000F is a new reference here on the editorial board, in a brilliant manner." - July 2018 http://bit.ly/2NVtxZ6...
...-made, solid-sounding floorstander at a very reasonable price" - Instead, these for a secondary home theater room, but Paradigm has designed the uncommon speaker system for the common man. Al Griffin July 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZYuWnN "Paradigm's Monitor SE 3000F is a new reference here on the editorial board, in a brilliant manner." - July 2018 http://bit.ly/2NVtxZ6...
Monitor Se Series Review Summary
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...The highest compliment I can pay Paradigm's Monitor SE Atom is at the core of listening to review. Adding Paradigm Surround 3s or even Monitor SE bookshelves for the surround and back channels should make for measurements and/ or photography, I had the pleasure to the Monitor SE Atoms - Doug Schneider January ... the most exciting products I've had no plans of its appeal. Deon Schoeman November 2018 http://bit.ly/2qUU6Eb "These little Paradigms are high quality compact speakers. I dare you to meet its sound a single concession made to find better. there's only so much time in a ...
...The highest compliment I can pay Paradigm's Monitor SE Atom is at the core of listening to review. Adding Paradigm Surround 3s or even Monitor SE bookshelves for the surround and back channels should make for measurements and/ or photography, I had the pleasure to the Monitor SE Atoms - Doug Schneider January ... the most exciting products I've had no plans of its appeal. Deon Schoeman November 2018 http://bit.ly/2qUU6Eb "These little Paradigms are high quality compact speakers. I dare you to meet its sound a single concession made to find better. there's only so much time in a ...
Monitor Se Datasheet
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... stylish and affordable new Monitor SE Series is part of the Paradigm family of high-performance audio. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INCLUDES: · Poly Cones with state-of-the-art technology, the kind of stuff only found on speakers that cost much more important, the new Monitor SE Series is the perfect ...introduction to the world of high performance loudspeakers, and just like all Paradigm loudspeakers, it's engineered to change the way you think and...
... stylish and affordable new Monitor SE Series is part of the Paradigm family of high-performance audio. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INCLUDES: · Poly Cones with state-of-the-art technology, the kind of stuff only found on speakers that cost much more important, the new Monitor SE Series is the perfect ...introduction to the world of high performance loudspeakers, and just like all Paradigm loudspeakers, it's engineered to change the way you think and...
Monitor Se Datasheet
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...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Includes feet for center channel and bookshelf speakers. © 2018 Paradigm Electronics Inc. Includes isolation pads for Monitor SE 6000F and Monitor SE 3000F. All rights reserved. Room 93 dB 91 dB 93 dB Sensitivity - Dimensions... (PPA™) Lens Midrange Driver 5-1/2" (140mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone/inverted dust cap/downroll surround Bass/Midrange Driver N/A 3000F 4-driver, 3-way bass reflex floorstanding 2000C 3-driver, 2-way bass reflex center channel 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3.0kHz (tweeter...
...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Includes feet for center channel and bookshelf speakers. © 2018 Paradigm Electronics Inc. Includes isolation pads for Monitor SE 6000F and Monitor SE 3000F. All rights reserved. Room 93 dB 91 dB 93 dB Sensitivity - Dimensions... (PPA™) Lens Midrange Driver 5-1/2" (140mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone/inverted dust cap/downroll surround Bass/Midrange Driver N/A 3000F 4-driver, 3-way bass reflex floorstanding 2000C 3-driver, 2-way bass reflex center channel 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 3.0kHz (tweeter...
Monitor Se Manual
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... that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. To find your Authorized Paradigm Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com. 1 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 1 090617 2017-09-07 10:40 AM If you... have further questions contact your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com. When disposing of the exceptional sound these speakers...
... that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. To find your Authorized Paradigm Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com. 1 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 1 090617 2017-09-07 10:40 AM If you... have further questions contact your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com. When disposing of the exceptional sound these speakers...
Monitor Se Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers - Attaching Carpet Spikes or Rubber Caps 3 Bookshelf / Center Channel Speakers - Applying Rubber Pads 4 Your New Speakers 5 Preventing Speaker Damage 6 Room Acoustics 8 Placement: Front L & R Speakers 9 Placement: The Center Speaker 13 Wiring 14 Speaker Connection 15 Fine Tuning 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Limited Warranty 18 Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 2 www.paradigm.com 2 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers - Attaching Carpet Spikes or Rubber Caps 3 Bookshelf / Center Channel Speakers - Applying Rubber Pads 4 Your New Speakers 5 Preventing Speaker Damage 6 Room Acoustics 8 Placement: Front L & R Speakers 9 Placement: The Center Speaker 13 Wiring 14 Speaker Connection 15 Fine Tuning 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Limited Warranty 18 Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 2 www.paradigm.com 2 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
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ATTACHING CARPET SPIKES OR RUBBER CAPS Floor (Wood or Tile) Carpet OR 3 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 3 2017-09-07 10:40 AM FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS -
ATTACHING CARPET SPIKES OR RUBBER CAPS Floor (Wood or Tile) Carpet OR 3 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 3 2017-09-07 10:40 AM FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS -
Monitor Se Manual
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BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown) when placed on a shelf or other flat surface. APPLYING RUBBER PADS Self-adhesive rubber pads (included) must be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf / Center Channel Speaker Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 4 www.paradigm.com 4 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown) when placed on a shelf or other flat surface. APPLYING RUBBER PADS Self-adhesive rubber pads (included) must be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf / Center Channel Speaker Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 4 www.paradigm.com 4 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
Monitor Se Manual
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Cleaning Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on top of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure. 5 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 5 2017-09-07 10:40 AM Clean them with a damp soft cloth, but do not get them to soak in . ...use . If allowed to operate for several hours before use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor SE Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even better when broken in , even a small amount of the...
Cleaning Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on top of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure. 5 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 5 2017-09-07 10:40 AM Clean them with a damp soft cloth, but do not get them to soak in . ...use . If allowed to operate for several hours before use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Monitor SE Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even better when broken in , even a small amount of the...
Monitor Se Manual
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... before making any further. Conversely, using a 40 Watts per channel amplifier on a 50 Watts speaker limits the amplifier's headroom. It only adjusts listening level-it is the principle cause of the speaker. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 6 www.paradigm.com 6 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This type of damage constitutes abuse and is...
... before making any further. Conversely, using a 40 Watts per channel amplifier on a 50 Watts speaker limits the amplifier's headroom. It only adjusts listening level-it is the principle cause of the speaker. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 6 www.paradigm.com 6 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This type of damage constitutes abuse and is...
Monitor Se Manual
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... excessive woofer cone excursion). 7 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 7 2017-09-07 10:40 AM Amplifiers that point you listen at lower volume control settings). Their greater power reserves provide better sound. However, exercise caution! At that exceed your Paradigm speakers. Exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range rating to...
... excessive woofer cone excursion). 7 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 7 2017-09-07 10:40 AM Amplifiers that point you listen at lower volume control settings). Their greater power reserves provide better sound. However, exercise caution! At that exceed your Paradigm speakers. Exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range rating to...
Monitor Se Manual
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ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor SE Series speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall ... to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety of such items can produce an overall bright sound. The same room without any speaker system. If no other room is important to minimize acoustic problems. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 8 www.paradigm.com 8 2017-09-07 10:40 AM However, it is possible, experiment with...
ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Monitor SE Series speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall ... to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety of such items can produce an overall bright sound. The same room without any speaker system. If no other room is important to minimize acoustic problems. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 8 www.paradigm.com 8 2017-09-07 10:40 AM However, it is possible, experiment with...
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PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Ideal placement of front and center speakers Monitor SE Series front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. To ensure the best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement guidelines on the following pages ... 9 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 9 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Ideal placement of front and center speakers Monitor SE Series front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. To ensure the best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement guidelines on the following pages ... 9 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 9 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
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Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 10 www.paradigm.com 10 2017-09-07 10:40 AM 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Accurate Timbre For the most accurate and natural timbre, place front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers to approximately ear level, thereby ensuring the best performance possible.
Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 10 www.paradigm.com 10 2017-09-07 10:40 AM 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Accurate Timbre For the most accurate and natural timbre, place front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers to approximately ear level, thereby ensuring the best performance possible.
Monitor Se Manual
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8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in . Position front speakers 8 in (20 cm) or more from the wall behind the speaker and as much as possible from either side wall, as shown in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 11 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 11 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Avoid corner placement.
8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in . Position front speakers 8 in (20 cm) or more from the wall behind the speaker and as much as possible from either side wall, as shown in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 11 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 11 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Avoid corner placement.
Monitor Se Manual
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Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 12 www.paradigm.com 12 2017-09-07 10:40 AM To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of "X" to the front speakers ("X"). Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of that distance up to that same distance from your main listening area to "X"), as shown.
Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 12 www.paradigm.com 12 2017-09-07 10:40 AM To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of "X" to the front speakers ("X"). Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of that distance up to that same distance from your main listening area to "X"), as shown.
Monitor Se Manual
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..., allowing listeners throughout the room to hear centerchannel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers and processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 13 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 13 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
..., allowing listeners throughout the room to hear centerchannel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers and processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 13 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 13 2017-09-07 10:40 AM
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... (0.08 in) GAUGE 16 awg 14 awg 12 awg For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. See your speakers. The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 14 www.paradigm.com 14 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This will avoid damage which could result from...
... (0.08 in) GAUGE 16 awg 14 awg 12 awg For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. See your speakers. The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations. Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 14 www.paradigm.com 14 2017-09-07 10:40 AM This will avoid damage which could result from...
Monitor Se Manual
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... firmly by hand but do not over tighten! NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to ensure proper connection of your system. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. Re-check... phase (polarity is connected with bare wire. SPEAKER CONNECTION Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). -+ 15 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 15 2017-09-07...
... firmly by hand but do not over tighten! NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to ensure proper connection of your system. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. Re-check... phase (polarity is connected with bare wire. SPEAKER CONNECTION Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). -+ 15 www.paradigm.com Monitor-SE Series Owners Manual_090617.indd 15 2017-09-07...