Founder Series Specs
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...-High- -- Includes isolation pads for all other models. ** DIN 45 500. paradigm.com 03.09.21 Specifications Sheet Founder 120H Founder 100F Founder 80F Founder 90C Founder 70LCR Founder 40B DESIGN 5-driver, 3 way hybrid floostanding 5-driver, 3 way floorstanding, with active bass, ported enclosure ported enclosure 4-driver, 2.5 way floorstanding, ported enclosure 4-driver, 2 passive radiator, 3 way center channel, sealed enclosure 4-driver, 3 way LCR, sealed enclosure 2-driver, 2 way standmount, ported enclosure HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVER 1" (25mm) AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with...
...-High- -- Includes isolation pads for all other models. ** DIN 45 500. paradigm.com 03.09.21 Specifications Sheet Founder 120H Founder 100F Founder 80F Founder 90C Founder 70LCR Founder 40B DESIGN 5-driver, 3 way hybrid floostanding 5-driver, 3 way floorstanding, with active bass, ported enclosure ported enclosure 4-driver, 2.5 way floorstanding, ported enclosure 4-driver, 2 passive radiator, 3 way center channel, sealed enclosure 4-driver, 3 way LCR, sealed enclosure 2-driver, 2 way standmount, ported enclosure HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVER 1" (25mm) AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... (Carpet 2 General Tips 3 Break in installation and operation. The #1 Culprit! . . . 3 More Powerful Amplifiers are capable of Power 4 Your Listening Room 4 Stand Mounting (Optional 5 Attaching Bumper Pads to read this manual and follow all instructions. If you will provide you for purchasing Paradigm® Founder Series speakers; To achieve all of the exceptional sound that you have further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience.
... (Carpet 2 General Tips 3 Break in installation and operation. The #1 Culprit! . . . 3 More Powerful Amplifiers are capable of Power 4 Your Listening Room 4 Stand Mounting (Optional 5 Attaching Bumper Pads to read this manual and follow all instructions. If you will provide you for purchasing Paradigm® Founder Series speakers; To achieve all of the exceptional sound that you have further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience.
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... levels with bass/treble and loudness controls not used at loud levels your amplifier may run out of clean power. It will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! (Ask your receiver/preamplifier. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will use . GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Founder speakers sound great "out of the carton," they are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is not a "power-output" dial. To clean, use...
... levels with bass/treble and loudness controls not used at loud levels your amplifier may run out of clean power. It will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! (Ask your receiver/preamplifier. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will use . GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Founder speakers sound great "out of the carton," they are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is not a "power-output" dial. To clean, use...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... avoided as a guide to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your Paradigm Founder speakers. Use the speakers within their rated output power. If no other room is given as they can handle. Exercise caution! Exercise caution! Your listening room will impose its own character on the best. • Mid and high frequencies are off (otherwise rated output power will be reached at loud levels, watch for the...
... avoided as a guide to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your Paradigm Founder speakers. Use the speakers within their rated output power. If no other room is given as they can handle. Exercise caution! Exercise caution! Your listening room will impose its own character on the best. • Mid and high frequencies are off (otherwise rated output power will be reached at loud levels, watch for the...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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Stand Mounting a Center Channel Speaker (Founder 90C Shown) 5 STAND MOUNTING (optional) The Paradigm Founder 90C center channel speakers can be mounted to Paradigm's J-18C stand if desired. Ask your Paradigm dealer for details.
Stand Mounting a Center Channel Speaker (Founder 90C Shown) 5 STAND MOUNTING (optional) The Paradigm Founder 90C center channel speakers can be mounted to Paradigm's J-18C stand if desired. Ask your Paradigm dealer for details.
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... overall sound quality. To prevent damage to stand mount your Paradigm dealer for details. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to your speaker's finish, place the top side of Paradigm Founder bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see illustrations below) when placed on a soft surface (rug, blanket, etc.) before applying the bumper pads to the bottom side corners. Bookshelf Speaker (Founder 40B Shown) 6 Center Channel Speaker (Founder 90C Shown...
... overall sound quality. To prevent damage to stand mount your Paradigm dealer for details. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to your speaker's finish, place the top side of Paradigm Founder bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see illustrations below) when placed on a soft surface (rug, blanket, etc.) before applying the bumper pads to the bottom side corners. Bookshelf Speaker (Founder 40B Shown) 6 Center Channel Speaker (Founder 90C Shown...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... center-channel speaker below (or above) the TV will ensure the best possible clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 11 PLACEMENT: CENTER SPEAKER Paradigm Founder Series center channel speakers are designed to cover a large, wide listening area, allowing listeners throughout the room to hear center-channel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound...
... center-channel speaker below (or above) the TV will ensure the best possible clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 11 PLACEMENT: CENTER SPEAKER Paradigm Founder Series center channel speakers are designed to cover a large, wide listening area, allowing listeners throughout the room to hear center-channel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... the hard work of your speaker. The system then runs a frequency sweep to minimize delay and reduce processing noise. ARC is just that allows you to quickly and accurately optimize the performance of your Founder 120H to be measured), beginning with constant advances and updates available for the performance-robbing effects (reflections, resonances, standing waves, etc...
... the hard work of your speaker. The system then runs a frequency sweep to minimize delay and reduce processing noise. ARC is just that allows you to quickly and accurately optimize the performance of your Founder 120H to be measured), beginning with constant advances and updates available for the performance-robbing effects (reflections, resonances, standing waves, etc...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... compatible. Founder 120H Only (cont'd) WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH ARC: Your ARC Kit Includes: • Microphone and microphone clip • Telescoping stand and base • 2 USB cables (1 in speaker box) Before you begin • Ensure that the ARC software you are using, and the audio equipment you are downloading an ARC update, make sure the existing ARC program is required. If you 're using...
... compatible. Founder 120H Only (cont'd) WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH ARC: Your ARC Kit Includes: • Microphone and microphone clip • Telescoping stand and base • 2 USB cables (1 in speaker box) Before you begin • Ensure that the ARC software you are using, and the audio equipment you are downloading an ARC update, make sure the existing ARC program is required. If you 're using...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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frequency drivers in the first position. Don't stand near the microphone while sweep tones are automatically looking to use a different name for the additional pairs of the high- Once you pair two Founder 120H speakers, you will be positioned at ear-level when 1 seated and should correspond with the highfrequency drivers and repeat ARC measurements. All Founder 120H speakers start as a center channel), follow the...
frequency drivers in the first position. Don't stand near the microphone while sweep tones are automatically looking to use a different name for the additional pairs of the high- Once you pair two Founder 120H speakers, you will be positioned at ear-level when 1 seated and should correspond with the highfrequency drivers and repeat ARC measurements. All Founder 120H speakers start as a center channel), follow the...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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Click on "Pairing Tool" under "OTHER TOOLS" on the 120H speaker icon 6. Click "Apply Changes" 15 Connect your laptop to be "Right" 7. From the drop down menu set the "Type" to the speaker you placed in the "Right" position using the provided USB cable 3. Open ARC Genesis 4. Click on the left side of the screen 5. To pair 120H speakers: 1. Connect both speakers to AC power 2.
Click on "Pairing Tool" under "OTHER TOOLS" on the 120H speaker icon 6. Click "Apply Changes" 15 Connect your laptop to be "Right" 7. From the drop down menu set the "Type" to the speaker you placed in the "Right" position using the provided USB cable 3. Open ARC Genesis 4. Click on the left side of the screen 5. To pair 120H speakers: 1. Connect both speakers to AC power 2.
Founder Series Owners Manual
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..."). Founder 120H Only (cont'd) TESTING PROCEDURE We recommend you want to measure. • Once connected, click Start to enable the sweep tone for each other so they are using multiple speakers, you must repeat the process for the speaker that is against a wall, additional measurement positions should be in front of these positions relative to set the bass volume levels...
..."). Founder 120H Only (cont'd) TESTING PROCEDURE We recommend you want to measure. • Once connected, click Start to enable the sweep tone for each other so they are using multiple speakers, you must repeat the process for the speaker that is against a wall, additional measurement positions should be in front of these positions relative to set the bass volume levels...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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...used to customize your room response curves. Once the ARC program is finished, you through the measurement steps. You can disconnect your equipment. Founder 120H Only (cont'd) BASIC ARC MEASUREMENT 1. The program will not be allowed. 4. At the end of measurements. 3. You can name the measurement data file saved to a USB input on the number... re-measure. With your microphone set safely for future use the USB to connect both the microphone and the ARC-ready equipment being measured to your speakers change, or if new furniture or other sound-reflective materials are : a-z, A-Z,...
...used to customize your room response curves. Once the ARC program is finished, you through the measurement steps. You can disconnect your equipment. Founder 120H Only (cont'd) BASIC ARC MEASUREMENT 1. The program will not be allowed. 4. At the end of measurements. 3. You can name the measurement data file saved to a USB input on the number... re-measure. With your microphone set safely for future use the USB to connect both the microphone and the ARC-ready equipment being measured to your speakers change, or if new furniture or other sound-reflective materials are : a-z, A-Z,...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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Standard Connection for All Speakers DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 19 All Paradigm Founder speakers have removed the jumper bars. These speakers can be bi-wired or bi-amplified to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you have two sets of input terminals connected externally with two input terminals, leave the jumper bars attached and connect using either set of speakers with jumper bars.
Standard Connection for All Speakers DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 19 All Paradigm Founder speakers have removed the jumper bars. These speakers can be bi-wired or bi-amplified to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers unless you have two sets of input terminals connected externally with two input terminals, leave the jumper bars attached and connect using either set of speakers with jumper bars.
Founder Series Owners Manual
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Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! 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. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI-AMPING -+ -+ 21
Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! 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. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI-AMPING -+ -+ 21
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... crossovers remain connected. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Passive bi-amping optimizes your system's imaging ability. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are designed to their position and sound distribution pattern is fixed. More toe-in stereo. Fine tuning for any particular multichannel music or movie program. Connection can be required for the center channel is simply a matter of music and movie soundtracks is no direct...
... crossovers remain connected. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Passive bi-amping optimizes your system's imaging ability. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are designed to their position and sound distribution pattern is fixed. More toe-in stereo. Fine tuning for any particular multichannel music or movie program. Connection can be required for the center channel is simply a matter of music and movie soundtracks is no direct...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... Paradigm Dealer, as this will be connected out of phase (their polarity is working. • Are headphones plugged in and functioning. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. Customer Support • Visit our website at paradigm.com/support • Email us at support@paradigm.com PROBLEM No Sound SOLUTION • Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned on. • Check power outlet at the wall...
... Paradigm Dealer, as this will be connected out of phase (their polarity is working. • Are headphones plugged in and functioning. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. Customer Support • Visit our website at paradigm.com/support • Email us at support@paradigm.com PROBLEM No Sound SOLUTION • Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned on. • Check power outlet at the wall...
Founder Series Owners Manual
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... 2.4 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order digital/analog @ 300 Hz (bass) 93 dB / 90 dB 2nd order at 2.1 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order digital/analog @ 500 Hz (bass) Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 400 watts 15 - 350 watts RangeMaximum Input Power** Impedance Weight Dimensions (h x w x d)† 300 watts Compatible with 8 ohms 92 lbs (41.7 kg) each 45.4" x 13.9" x 17.4" (115.3cm x 35.4cm x 44.1cm) 250 watts Compatible with ventilated Apical™ former N/A N/A Bass Frequency Driver Passive Radiator...
... 2.4 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order digital/analog @ 300 Hz (bass) 93 dB / 90 dB 2nd order at 2.1 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order digital/analog @ 500 Hz (bass) Suitable Amplifier Power 15 - 400 watts 15 - 350 watts RangeMaximum Input Power** Impedance Weight Dimensions (h x w x d)† 300 watts Compatible with 8 ohms 92 lbs (41.7 kg) each 45.4" x 13.9" x 17.4" (115.3cm x 35.4cm x 44.1cm) 250 watts Compatible with ventilated Apical™ former N/A N/A Bass Frequency Driver Passive Radiator...
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... Radiator N/A Frequency Response On-Axis Frequency Response 30° Off-Axis Low-Frequency Extension** Sensitivity Room / Anechoic Crossover Suitable Amplifier Power RangeMaximum Input Power** Impedance Weight Dimensions (h x w x d)† Finishes ±2dB from 69 Hz - 23 kHz ±2dB from 69 Hz - 20 kHz 41 Hz (DIN) 92 dB / 89 dB 2nd order electro-acoustic at 1.6kHz (tweeter/midbass) 15 - 150 watts 120 watts Compatible with 8 ohms 25lbs (11...
... Radiator N/A Frequency Response On-Axis Frequency Response 30° Off-Axis Low-Frequency Extension** Sensitivity Room / Anechoic Crossover Suitable Amplifier Power RangeMaximum Input Power** Impedance Weight Dimensions (h x w x d)† Finishes ±2dB from 69 Hz - 23 kHz ±2dB from 69 Hz - 20 kHz 41 Hz (DIN) 92 dB / 89 dB 2nd order electro-acoustic at 1.6kHz (tweeter/midbass) 15 - 150 watts 120 watts Compatible with 8 ohms 25lbs (11...
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... is not covered under warranty. reserves the right to improve the design of parts for more information. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® Founder speakers covered in this manual are warranted to be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any defective unit. Thermal...
... is not covered under warranty. reserves the right to improve the design of parts for more information. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® Founder speakers covered in this manual are warranted to be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any defective unit. Thermal...