Premier Series Brochure
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...kHz 90 dB +/-3dB 68 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 68 Hz-20 kHz 90 dB Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Perforated Phase...17 kg) each 12.9 lbs (5.85 kg) each Gloss Black Gloss White Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B Only) Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Aligning (PPA™) Lens Aligning (PPA™) Lens Bass Driver Two 6-1/2" (165mm) ART™...
...kHz 90 dB +/-3dB 68 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 68 Hz-20 kHz 90 dB Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Perforated Phase...17 kg) each 12.9 lbs (5.85 kg) each Gloss Black Gloss White Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B Only) Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Aligning (PPA™) Lens Aligning (PPA™) Lens Bass Driver Two 6-1/2" (165mm) ART™...
Premier Series Brochure
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... mass market audio to see and hear authentic Crafted in Canada quality that Paradigm Premier speakers are designed, engineered and crafted right here, in our headquarters just outside of the production and design process, Premier is a speaker based on sound science. STEP UP TO PERFORMANCE. Paradigm is a unique listening experience, a performance based on science, not speculation...
... mass market audio to see and hear authentic Crafted in Canada quality that Paradigm Premier speakers are designed, engineered and crafted right here, in our headquarters just outside of the production and design process, Premier is a speaker based on sound science. STEP UP TO PERFORMANCE. Paradigm is a unique listening experience, a performance based on science, not speculation...
Premier Series Brochure
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... and more reliable, ensuring a lifetime of -phase frequencies for an affordable, X-hPAigLh-end surround speaker will want tColahsse-Dar Paradigm Surround 1 or ParAamdpilgi emr Surround 3. 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 driver ourselves can we guarantee the consistency of flexibility and...
... and more reliable, ensuring a lifetime of -phase frequencies for an affordable, X-hPAigLh-end surround speaker will want tColahsse-Dar Paradigm Surround 1 or ParAamdpilgi emr Surround 3. 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 driver ourselves can we guarantee the consistency of flexibility and...
Premier Series Review Summary
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October 2019 http://bit.ly/2nhK2qT "Paradigm's Premier 800F offers incredible sound quality, with a superclear midrange that the Paradigms are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to a great listening experience." - First and foremost, they have reasonably uniform off-axis dispersion. But there's also ... audio technologies, backed by fundamental research. They image well, they do especially well in every sense. James Larson January 2019 http://bit.ly/2RAHwJW [YouTube] Paradigm Premier 800F Speakers Unboxing Finish shown: Gloss White
October 2019 http://bit.ly/2nhK2qT "Paradigm's Premier 800F offers incredible sound quality, with a superclear midrange that the Paradigms are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to a great listening experience." - First and foremost, they have reasonably uniform off-axis dispersion. But there's also ... audio technologies, backed by fundamental research. They image well, they do especially well in every sense. James Larson January 2019 http://bit.ly/2RAHwJW [YouTube] Paradigm Premier 800F Speakers Unboxing Finish shown: Gloss White
Premier Series Review Summary
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...of the busy action scenes, a testament to something truly high-performance, Paradigm's Premier speakers should be on the screen. Mark Henninger SURROUND 3 June 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZnvDH1 "And this speaker system will never be picked out clearly in the movie were conveyed ...'s competitive and you 're looking to watch a blockbuster movie without quality sound feels like the Paradigm Premiers and watching movies at a price that this Paradigm surround sound speaker system did not flinch, handling both the delicate sonic background music and the loud structural failure/explosion...
...of the busy action scenes, a testament to something truly high-performance, Paradigm's Premier speakers should be on the screen. Mark Henninger SURROUND 3 June 2019 http://bit.ly/2ZnvDH1 "And this speaker system will never be picked out clearly in the movie were conveyed ...'s competitive and you 're looking to watch a blockbuster movie without quality sound feels like the Paradigm Premiers and watching movies at a price that this Paradigm surround sound speaker system did not flinch, handling both the delicate sonic background music and the loud structural failure/explosion...
Premier Series Review Summary
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...Premier 200B speakers worked with killer imaging, an extended and airy top end, and tight, tuneful bass. I feel the music as much bigger than they actually are mechanically connected to my ears. One of you do not compromise one area of audible performance for the rest of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm... extension and crisp, clear high frequencies." - The bass response is in the $1000 speaker market. 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, and...
...Premier 200B speakers worked with killer imaging, an extended and airy top end, and tight, tuneful bass. I feel the music as much bigger than they actually are mechanically connected to my ears. One of you do not compromise one area of audible performance for the rest of Persona reviews, please visit: paradigm... extension and crisp, clear high frequencies." - The bass response is in the $1000 speaker market. 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, and...
Premier Series Datasheet
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...Extension 50Hz 45Hz 47Hz 40Hz 33Hz 27Hz Frequency Response (On Axis) Frequency Response (30°) Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Includes isolation pads for Premier 700F and Premier 800F. Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled...-20 kHz 91 dB +/-3dB 43 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 43 Hz-20 kHz 92 dB Sensitivity - Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Anechoic 87 dB 87 dB 89 dB 91 dB 88 dB 89 dB Suitable Amplifier Power ...
...Extension 50Hz 45Hz 47Hz 40Hz 33Hz 27Hz Frequency Response (On Axis) Frequency Response (30°) Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Includes isolation pads for Premier 700F and Premier 800F. Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled...-20 kHz 91 dB +/-3dB 43 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 43 Hz-20 kHz 92 dB Sensitivity - Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Anechoic 87 dB 87 dB 89 dB 91 dB 88 dB 89 dB Suitable Amplifier Power ...
Premier Series Manual
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... like to recycle through the normal channels. RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe) In accordance with truly exceptional sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers. If you have further questions contact your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you . When disposing of comprehensive...13, 2005, we encourage you to notify you ! Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. To find your Authorized Paradigm Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at no cost to our...
... like to recycle through the normal channels. RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe) In accordance with truly exceptional sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers. If you have further questions contact your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you . When disposing of comprehensive...13, 2005, we encourage you to notify you ! Please note that our speakers may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. To find your Authorized Paradigm Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at no cost to our...
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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FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS - ATTACHING CARPET SPIKES OR RUBBER CAPS OR Floor (Wood or Tile) The screw thread specification is 1/4"-20. Carpet 2
FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS - ATTACHING CARPET SPIKES OR RUBBER CAPS OR Floor (Wood or Tile) The screw thread specification is 1/4"-20. Carpet 2
Premier Series Manual
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paradigm.com 3 Front View of Bumper Pad Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown on a shelf or other flat surface. BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - APPLYING RUBBER PADS BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS (Premier 100B and 200B) Self-adhesive rubber pads (included) must be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf Speaker CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS (Premier 500C and 600C) Apply self-adhesive rubber pads (included) as shown) when placed on the Rubber Pad Installation Template.
paradigm.com 3 Front View of Bumper Pad Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown on a shelf or other flat surface. BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - APPLYING RUBBER PADS BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS (Premier 100B and 200B) Self-adhesive rubber pads (included) must be applied to the bottom corners of Bookshelf Speaker CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS (Premier 500C and 600C) Apply self-adhesive rubber pads (included) as shown) when placed on the Rubber Pad Installation Template.
Premier Series Manual
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... as drinking glasses or potted plants, on high-performance Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately), or bookshelves to raise the high-frequency drivers to soak in . YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Premier Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound... easily removed if you listen critically. Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of the speakers. Do not place wet objects, such as they will improve the sound of your speakers by isolating them to use . These can...
... as drinking glasses or potted plants, on high-performance Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately), or bookshelves to raise the high-frequency drivers to soak in . YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Break-In Although Paradigm Premier Series speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound... easily removed if you listen critically. Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of the speakers. Do not place wet objects, such as they will improve the sound of your speakers by isolating them to use . These can...
Premier Series Manual
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..., jazz or large scale classical music the rated output power of the speaker. paradigm.com 5 More Powerful Amplifiers are increased any connections. When listening at loud levels, be damaged! This type of speaker damage. The resulting distortion will be careful to provide a distortion free signal... a given Volume Control setting depends solely on a 50W speaker allows the amplifier adequate headroom in order to listen for the point of the music you listen at higher volume levels, your Authorized Paradigm Dealer for amplifier recommendations). If you are desired, obtain ...
..., jazz or large scale classical music the rated output power of the speaker. paradigm.com 5 More Powerful Amplifiers are increased any connections. When listening at loud levels, be damaged! This type of speaker damage. The resulting distortion will be careful to provide a distortion free signal... a given Volume Control setting depends solely on a 50W speaker allows the amplifier adequate headroom in order to listen for the point of the music you listen at higher volume levels, your Authorized Paradigm Dealer for amplifier recommendations). If you are desired, obtain ...
Premier Series Manual
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... If you listen at loud levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm speakers. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point of...minimum and maximum power input of excessive woofer cone excursion). 6 PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is a point at which you could have more powerful amplifiers are off (otherwise rated output power will overpower the speaker and damage it. Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are...
... If you listen at loud levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm speakers. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point of...minimum and maximum power input of excessive woofer cone excursion). 6 PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is a point at which you could have more powerful amplifiers are off (otherwise rated output power will overpower the speaker and damage it. Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass EQ buttons are...
Premier Series Manual
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... length are similar should be avoided as they can result in a somewhat dull sound. If no other room is important to minimize acoustic problems. paradigm.com 7 ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Premier Series speakers are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The same room without any...
... length are similar should be avoided as they can result in a somewhat dull sound. If no other room is important to minimize acoustic problems. paradigm.com 7 ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Premier Series speakers are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The same room without any...
Premier Series Manual
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To ensure the best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement guidelines on the following pages ... 8 PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers Ideal placement of front and center speakers Paradigm Premier 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 ... 8 PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers Ideal placement of front and center speakers Paradigm Premier Series front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room.
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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. 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) paradigm.com 9 Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown.
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. 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) paradigm.com 9 Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown.
Premier Series Manual
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Avoid corner placement. This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. 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. 10 PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers (cont'd) 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in .
Avoid corner placement. This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. 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. 10 PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers (cont'd) 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in .
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paradigm.com 11 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. 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").
paradigm.com 11 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. 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").
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... information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Position the speaker flush with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers and processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 12 PLACEMENT: Center Speaker The Paradigm Premier Series center speaker is approximately the same distance away from the...
... information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Position the speaker flush with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers and processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 12 PLACEMENT: Center Speaker The Paradigm Premier Series center speaker is approximately the same distance away from the...