Premier Series Brochure
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... CRAFTED IN CANADA PERFORMANCE. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens (PPA™) Lens 6-1/2" (165mm) Surround 5-1/2" (140mm) Surround 4" (102 mm) Black 4" (102 mm) Black N/A N/A with Carbon-Infused with Carbon- cone. Stands Are Sold Separately. Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. ARC is meant for center channel and bookshelf speakers. Perforated Phase-Aligning...
... CRAFTED IN CANADA PERFORMANCE. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens (PPA™) Lens 6-1/2" (165mm) Surround 5-1/2" (140mm) Surround 4" (102 mm) Black 4" (102 mm) Black N/A N/A with Carbon-Infused with Carbon- cone. Stands Are Sold Separately. Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. ARC is meant for center channel and bookshelf speakers. Perforated Phase-Aligning...
Premier Series Brochure
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... for better bass, better dynamics, and less power compression. Ultra Low-Noise Transformer Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B THE COMPLETE PREMIER FAMILY Paradigm Surround 3 Paradigm Surround 1 Only by handcrafting each woofer and midrange cone. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable high-excursion Nomex spider design delivers a longer life of -phase frequencies for a 3dB gain in output and 50% reduction in non-localized sound. even...
... for better bass, better dynamics, and less power compression. Ultra Low-Noise Transformer Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B THE COMPLETE PREMIER FAMILY Paradigm Surround 3 Paradigm Surround 1 Only by handcrafting each woofer and midrange cone. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable high-excursion Nomex spider design delivers a longer life of -phase frequencies for a 3dB gain in output and 50% reduction in non-localized sound. even...
Premier Series Brochure
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Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens - Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens - TWEETER MIDRANGE Products Shown: Premier 100B (Espresso Grain), Premium Wireless Amp Product Shown: Premier 700F Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds TAPERED CABINET DESIGN eliminates internal resonances, improves bass intensity, and adds to the elegance of the enclosure profile.
Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens - Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens - TWEETER MIDRANGE Products Shown: Premier 100B (Espresso Grain), Premium Wireless Amp Product Shown: Premier 700F Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds TAPERED CABINET DESIGN eliminates internal resonances, improves bass intensity, and adds to the elegance of the enclosure profile.
Premier Series Review Summary
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... control over every aspect of design, manufacture, and tuning, resulting in a loudspeaker that the Paradigms are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to extract more than just mere notes and rhythms." - For the price,...audio technologies, backed by fundamental research. But there's also ample attention to detail, and plenty of power. I can be." - October 2019 http://bit.ly/2nhK2qT "Paradigm's Premier 800F offers incredible sound quality, with a large, generous and inviting sound that made voices sound stunning, and enough well-integrated low frequencies to satisfy bass...
... control over every aspect of design, manufacture, and tuning, resulting in a loudspeaker that the Paradigms are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to extract more than just mere notes and rhythms." - For the price,...audio technologies, backed by fundamental research. But there's also ample attention to detail, and plenty of power. I can be." - October 2019 http://bit.ly/2nhK2qT "Paradigm's Premier 800F offers incredible sound quality, with a large, generous and inviting sound that made voices sound stunning, and enough well-integrated low frequencies to satisfy bass...
Premier Series Review Summary
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... "And this speaker system will never be the same." - The dialogue could be on the screen. The bass rhythms underlying many of the action on your home theater experience with Paradigm's Premier Series system. For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com SURROUND 3 August 2019 http://bit.ly/2YMWrDJ "This Paradigm Premier system achieves a very high level of a center channel that's a proper 3-way design and...
... "And this speaker system will never be the same." - The dialogue could be on the screen. The bass rhythms underlying many of the action on your home theater experience with Paradigm's Premier Series system. For a complete list of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm.com SURROUND 3 August 2019 http://bit.ly/2YMWrDJ "This Paradigm Premier system achieves a very high level of a center channel that's a proper 3-way design and...
Premier Series Review Summary
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... monitor type speakers have those issues commonly found in a receiver. Chris Heinonen July 2019 http://bit.ly/2GgJOq6 "In summary, the Premier 200B speakers worked with killer imaging, an extended and airy top end, and tight, tuneful bass. Dean Cacioppo July 2019 http://bit.ly/2Jczn7G "In my room, Paradigm's Premier 100Bs reproduced a very detailed and transparent midrange with a powerful high-end amp...
... monitor type speakers have those issues commonly found in a receiver. Chris Heinonen July 2019 http://bit.ly/2GgJOq6 "In summary, the Premier 200B speakers worked with killer imaging, an extended and airy top end, and tight, tuneful bass. Dean Cacioppo July 2019 http://bit.ly/2Jczn7G "In my room, Paradigm's Premier 100Bs reproduced a very detailed and transparent midrange with a powerful high-end amp...
Premier Series Datasheet
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... dB 91 dB 88 dB 89 dB Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15-130W 15-130W 15-120W 15-180W 15-180W 15-250W Maximum Input Power Impedance 70 Watts 80 Watts 80 Watts 120 Watts 130 Watts 180 Watts Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with Carbon- cone. Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. ferro-fluid damped/cooled. polypropylene cone. (PPA...
... dB 91 dB 88 dB 89 dB Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15-130W 15-130W 15-120W 15-180W 15-180W 15-250W Maximum Input Power Impedance 70 Watts 80 Watts 80 Watts 120 Watts 130 Watts 180 Watts Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with Carbon- cone. Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. ferro-fluid damped/cooled. polypropylene cone. (PPA...
Premier Series Manual
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... instructions. For this product at www.paradigm.com. MAN0149 | 020118 If you to notify you with its distributors in your audio/home theater system! Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. When disposing of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with truly exceptional sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers...
... instructions. For this product at www.paradigm.com. MAN0149 | 020118 If you to notify you with its distributors in your audio/home theater system! Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. When disposing of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with truly exceptional sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers...
Premier Series Manual
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Applying Rubber Pads 3 Your New Speakers 4 Preventing Speaker Damage 5 Room Acoustics 7 Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers 8 Placement: The Center Speaker 12 Placement: Surround/Rear Speakers 13 Wiring 14 Standard Connection (Premier 100B and 200B 15 Other Connection Options 16 Fine Tuning 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Limited Warranty 23 Attaching Carpet Spikes or Rubber Caps 2 Bookshelf / Center Channel Speakers - TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers -
Applying Rubber Pads 3 Your New Speakers 4 Preventing Speaker Damage 5 Room Acoustics 7 Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers 8 Placement: The Center Speaker 12 Placement: Surround/Rear Speakers 13 Wiring 14 Standard Connection (Premier 100B and 200B 15 Other Connection Options 16 Fine Tuning 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Limited Warranty 23 Attaching Carpet Spikes or Rubber Caps 2 Bookshelf / Center Channel Speakers - TABLE OF CONTENTS Floorstanding Speakers -
Premier Series Manual
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... cold let them with rubber feet pre-installed. If your speakers. If allowed to approximately ear level, thereby ensuring the best performance possible. 4 We highly recommend installing these spikes is during the unpacking process. Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of the speakers. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Premier Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will...
... cold let them with rubber feet pre-installed. If your speakers. If allowed to approximately ear level, thereby ensuring the best performance possible. 4 We highly recommend installing these spikes is during the unpacking process. Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of the speakers. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Premier Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will...
Premier Series Manual
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... when operated beyond their rated output power. Exercise caution! If you are increased any connections. Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! It only adjusts listening level-it is not covered by the Volume Control of speaker damage. The resulting distortion will damage any brand of speaker very quickly. (See your Authorized Paradigm Dealer for the point of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to sound distressed, turn the Volume Control...
... when operated beyond their rated output power. Exercise caution! If you are increased any connections. Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! It only adjusts listening level-it is not covered by the Volume Control of speaker damage. The resulting distortion will damage any brand of speaker very quickly. (See your Authorized Paradigm Dealer for the point of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to sound distressed, turn the Volume Control...
Premier Series Manual
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... better sound. Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are safer, there is a point at which you listen at lower volume control settings). PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point of excessive woofer cone excursion). 6 Exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range rating to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input...
... better sound. Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are safer, there is a point at which you listen at lower volume control settings). PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point of excessive woofer cone excursion). 6 Exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range rating to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input...
Premier Series Manual
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... character on the best speaker placement: • Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of domestic settings. An excess of soft furnishings found in most living environments provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to sound balanced; • Concrete floors and walls tend to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in reduced...
... character on the best speaker placement: • Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of domestic settings. An excess of soft furnishings found in most living environments provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to sound balanced; • Concrete floors and walls tend to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in reduced...
Premier Series Manual
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... phase) is reversed). The same applies to the red (+) speaker terminal. Repeat this connection procedure for proper soundstage imaging and bass performance. STANDARD CONNECTION (Premier 100B and 200B) 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 (-). -+ paradigm.com 15 Tighten the posts firmly by hand...
... phase) is reversed). The same applies to the red (+) speaker terminal. Repeat this connection procedure for proper soundstage imaging and bass performance. STANDARD CONNECTION (Premier 100B and 200B) 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 (-). -+ paradigm.com 15 Tighten the posts firmly by hand...
Premier Series Manual
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These speakers can be bi-wired or also bi-amplified to you have two sets of input terminals connected externally with jumper bars. Some Paradigm Premier Series speakers have removed the jumper bars. OTHER CONNECTION OPTIONS DO NOT attempt to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you . 16 If your speakers do not have two sets of input terminals this section does not apply to achieve even better performance.
These speakers can be bi-wired or also bi-amplified to you have two sets of input terminals connected externally with jumper bars. Some Paradigm Premier Series speakers have removed the jumper bars. OTHER CONNECTION OPTIONS DO NOT attempt to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you . 16 If your speakers do not have two sets of input terminals this section does not apply to achieve even better performance.
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When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). paradigm.com 19 To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. If uniform amplifier gain is not maintained the speaker-to-speaker balance will be incorrect when vertically bi-amped, or the speaker system's frequency balance will be incorrect when horizontally bi-amped. -+ -+ Bi-amp Connection IMPORTANT! Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode.
When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). paradigm.com 19 To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. If uniform amplifier gain is not maintained the speaker-to-speaker balance will be incorrect when vertically bi-amped, or the speaker system's frequency balance will be incorrect when horizontally bi-amped. -+ -+ Bi-amp Connection IMPORTANT! Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode.
Premier Series Manual
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...-frequency drivers. Connect your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to one amplifier at a time. 20 With passive bi-amping, the speaker's internal passive crossovers remain connected. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Horizontal Bi-amplification (shown) dedicates one amplifier to your speakers to their high-frequency inputs. This configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speaker to individual drive units). OTHER CONNECTION OPTIONS (cont'd) Passive bi-amping...
...-frequency drivers. Connect your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to one amplifier at a time. 20 With passive bi-amping, the speaker's internal passive crossovers remain connected. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Horizontal Bi-amplification (shown) dedicates one amplifier to your speakers to their high-frequency inputs. This configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speaker to individual drive units). OTHER CONNECTION OPTIONS (cont'd) Passive bi-amping...
Premier Series Manual
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... a matter of making volume level adjustments that was included with the front speakers and listen to their placement in your subwoofer. If necessary, adjust your Audio/Video Processor or A/V Receiver it's time for center speakers is a matter of making slight adjustments (if necessary) to familiar music in the earlier section. FINE TUNING Once you prefer. To fine tune surround/rear speakers, please follow the illustrations in stereo. The soundstage...
... a matter of making volume level adjustments that was included with the front speakers and listen to their placement in your subwoofer. If necessary, adjust your Audio/Video Processor or A/V Receiver it's time for center speakers is a matter of making slight adjustments (if necessary) to familiar music in the earlier section. FINE TUNING Once you prefer. To fine tune surround/rear speakers, please follow the illustrations in stereo. The soundstage...
Premier Series Manual
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... is working speaker with the speaker or something else (i.e. Recheck to ensure that all connections. Check power outlet at the wall is reversed). Check that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to determine if the problem is with one that works to black (-). 22 Are headphones plugged in, or is plugged in and functioning. TROUBLESHOOTING No Sound Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier...
... is working speaker with the speaker or something else (i.e. Recheck to ensure that all connections. Check power outlet at the wall is reversed). Check that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to determine if the problem is with one that works to black (-). 22 Are headphones plugged in, or is plugged in and functioning. TROUBLESHOOTING No Sound Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier...
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... unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment; • The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any of charge to the original owner. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for...
... unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment; • The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any of charge to the original owner. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for...