Premier Series Brochure
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...25 kHz +/-3dB 68 Hz-20 kHz 90 dB Sensitivity - Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Premier and PPA are trademarks of Paradigm Electronics. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ ...Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B Only) Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Perforated Phase- Photography by Jason Hartog For more information visit paradigm.com STEP UP TO CRAFTED IN CANADA PERFORMANCE. Perforated Phase-...
...25 kHz +/-3dB 68 Hz-20 kHz 90 dB Sensitivity - Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Premier and PPA are trademarks of Paradigm Electronics. Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 600C Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ ...Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B Only) Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Perforated Phase- Photography by Jason Hartog For more information visit paradigm.com STEP UP TO CRAFTED IN CANADA PERFORMANCE. Perforated Phase-...
Premier Series Brochure
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... up to exclusive audio technologies, backed by Paradigm. Crafted in Canada means complete control over every aspect of design, manufacture and tuning, resulting in a loudspeaker that defies convention in Canada quality that Paradigm Premier speakers are designed, engineered and crafted right here,... in our headquarters just outside of our loudspeaker design, from mass market audio to Premier, by fundamental research, and design elements not usually ...
... up to exclusive audio technologies, backed by Paradigm. Crafted in Canada means complete control over every aspect of design, manufacture and tuning, resulting in a loudspeaker that defies convention in Canada quality that Paradigm Premier speakers are designed, engineered and crafted right here,... in our headquarters just outside of our loudspeaker design, from mass market audio to Premier, by fundamental research, and design elements not usually ...
Premier Series Brochure
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... for TrhanigsfohrmererpowerDhaSnPdling, for an affordable, X-hPAigLh-end surround speaker will want tColahsse-Dar Paradigm Surround 1 or ParAamdpilgi emr Surround 3. Products Shown: Premier 200B, Premier 500C, Defiance X10 Subwoofer ADVANCED FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY DRIVER DESIGN... in-house and overmodled directly onto each and every Premier loudspeaker we build. Ultra Low-Noise Transformer Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B THE COMPLETE PREMIER FAMILY Paradigm Surround 3 Paradigm Surround 1 Patent pending. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable...
... for TrhanigsfohrmererpowerDhaSnPdling, for an affordable, X-hPAigLh-end surround speaker will want tColahsse-Dar Paradigm Surround 1 or ParAamdpilgi emr Surround 3. Products Shown: Premier 200B, Premier 500C, Defiance X10 Subwoofer ADVANCED FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY DRIVER DESIGN... in-house and overmodled directly onto each and every Premier loudspeaker we build. Ultra Low-Noise Transformer Premier 800F Premier 700F Premier 500C Premier 200B Premier 100B THE COMPLETE PREMIER FAMILY Paradigm Surround 3 Paradigm Surround 1 Patent pending. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable...
Premier Series Review Summary
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... in because they are able to get under the skin of speakers. First and foremost, they have reasonably uniform off-axis dispersion. James Larson January 2019 http://bit.ly/2RAHwJW [YouTube] Paradigm Premier 800F Speakers Unboxing Finish shown: Gloss White Step up to a great listening... experience." - They image well, they are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to like about the Paradigm 800F floorstanders. Deon Schoeman December 2018 http://...
... in because they are able to get under the skin of speakers. First and foremost, they have reasonably uniform off-axis dispersion. James Larson January 2019 http://bit.ly/2RAHwJW [YouTube] Paradigm Premier 800F Speakers Unboxing Finish shown: Gloss White Step up to a great listening... experience." - They image well, they are a terrific-sounding set of the music, and to like about the Paradigm 800F floorstanders. Deon Schoeman December 2018 http://...
Premier Series Review Summary
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...watch a blockbuster movie without quality sound feels like the Paradigm Premiers and watching movies at a price that's competitive and you 're looking to upgrade from Paradigm's higher end speakers. For the price, the speakers sound great and offer a lot of the action on...system to something truly high-performance, Paradigm's Premier speakers should be on the screen. 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 speakers to how good the 500C center ...
...watch a blockbuster movie without quality sound feels like the Paradigm Premiers and watching movies at a price that's competitive and you 're looking to upgrade from Paradigm's higher end speakers. For the price, the speakers sound great and offer a lot of the action on...system to something truly high-performance, Paradigm's Premier speakers should be on the screen. 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 speakers to how good the 500C center ...
Premier Series Review Summary
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...2GgJOq6 "In summary, the Premier 200B speakers worked with the 700F; Norton May 2019 http://bit.ly/2Yf36Te "There is a fast and deep bottom end without coloration so that it ." - Thomas J. Dean Cacioppo July 2019 http://bit.ly/2Jczn7G "In my room, Paradigm's Premier 100Bs reproduced a very ...this price range." - One of performance with a powerful high-end amp, and a lower powered amp in Paradigm's speaker lineup, but if you . Mel Martin January 2019 http://bit.ly/2GcbU7m "The Premier range is good, and almost never left me wanting for a class winner. For a complete list of ...
...2GgJOq6 "In summary, the Premier 200B speakers worked with the 700F; Norton May 2019 http://bit.ly/2Yf36Te "There is a fast and deep bottom end without coloration so that it ." - Thomas J. Dean Cacioppo July 2019 http://bit.ly/2Jczn7G "In my room, Paradigm's Premier 100Bs reproduced a very ...this price range." - One of performance with a powerful high-end amp, and a lower powered amp in Paradigm's speaker lineup, but if you . Mel Martin January 2019 http://bit.ly/2GcbU7m "The Premier range is good, and almost never left me wanting for a class winner. For a complete list of ...
Premier Series Datasheet
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...Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Infused polypropylene Infused polypropylene cone. Gloss Black Gloss White Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B ... 91 dB +/-3dB 43 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 43 Hz-20 kHz 92 dB Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Includes feet for Premier 700F and Premier 800F. All rights reserved. Perforated Phase-Aligning Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens (PPA™) Lens N/A N/A 4" (102 mm) Black...
...Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens 1" (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Bookshelf and Center Channel speakers shown on Paradigm J-29 and J-18C stands, respectively. Infused polypropylene Infused polypropylene cone. Gloss Black Gloss White Espresso Grain Satin Black (100B ... 91 dB +/-3dB 43 Hz-25 kHz +/-3dB 43 Hz-20 kHz 92 dB Sensitivity - Stands Are Sold Separately. Includes feet for Premier 700F and Premier 800F. All rights reserved. Perforated Phase-Aligning Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens (PPA™) Lens N/A N/A 4" (102 mm) Black...
Premier Series Manual
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... sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers. Thank you . You are about to our website at www.paradigm.com. RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe) In accordance with its distributors in your audio/home theater system! MAN0149 | 020118 For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (...the WEEE directive. They are designed to recycle through the normal channels. To ensure proper installation and enjoy all of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13...
... sound for choosing Paradigm Premier Series speakers. Thank you . You are about to our website at www.paradigm.com. RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe) In accordance with its distributors in your audio/home theater system! MAN0149 | 020118 For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (...the WEEE directive. They are designed to recycle through the normal channels. To ensure proper installation and enjoy all of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13...
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 BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - Front View of Bumper Pad Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown on a shelf or other flat surface. 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 BOOKSHELF / CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKERS - Front View of Bumper Pad Bottom View of bookshelf and center channel speakers (as shown on a shelf or other flat surface. 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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... wet. These can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure. High-frequency drivers use isolation spikes (included with floorstanding speaker models). Clean them with rubber feet pre-installed. Do not place wet objects...
... wet. These can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). Optional Paradigm Speaker Stands We highly recommend placing Paradigm Premier Series bookshelf speakers on top of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure. High-frequency drivers use isolation spikes (included with floorstanding speaker models). Clean them with rubber feet pre-installed. Do not place wet objects...
Premier Series Manual
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... on the nature of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to produce a distorted signal if levels are listening to. This causes the amplifier to enter its distortion level much sooner, potentially damaging the speaker. paradigm.com 5 Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! Exercise... caution! It only adjusts listening level-it is not covered by the Volume Control of speaker damage. Remember, all speakers! Volume Control Do not be careful to...
... on the nature of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to produce a distorted signal if levels are listening to. This causes the amplifier to enter its distortion level much sooner, potentially damaging the speaker. paradigm.com 5 Amplifier Distortion-The #1 Culprit! Exercise... caution! It only adjusts listening level-it is not covered by the Volume Control of speaker damage. Remember, all speakers! Volume Control Do not be careful to...
Premier Series Manual
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...more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is a point at lower volume control settings). However, exercise caution! Although more power than the speaker can handle. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is a Limit! Exercise caution! Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass...loud levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm speakers. Their greater power reserves provide better sound. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point...
...more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is a point at lower volume control settings). However, exercise caution! Although more power than the speaker can handle. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is a Limit! Exercise caution! Amplifiers that all loudness/ contour/bass...loud levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm speakers. Their greater power reserves provide better sound. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (cont'd) There is given as a guide to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point...
Premier Series Manual
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The extra care you will ultimately achieve. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Premier Series speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. ... can produce an overall bright sound. 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 aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred; • Rooms...
The extra care you will ultimately achieve. The same room without any speaker system. ROOM ACOUSTICS Paradigm Premier Series speakers are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. ... can produce an overall bright sound. 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 aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred; • Rooms...
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.
Premier Series Manual
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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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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 This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Avoid corner placement. PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers (cont'd) 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. 10 This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Avoid corner placement. PLACEMENT: Front Left & Right Speakers (cont'd) 8" (20 cm) 8po (20 cm) Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in .
Premier Series Manual
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paradigm.com 11 For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your main listening area to "X"), as shown. Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to the front speakers ("X"). To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown.
paradigm.com 11 For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your main listening area to "X"), as shown. Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to the front speakers ("X"). To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown.
Premier Series Manual
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... 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 reflections. PLACEMENT: Center Speaker The Paradigm Premier Series center speaker is approximately the same distance away from the primary listening position as your center-channel...
... 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 reflections. PLACEMENT: Center Speaker The Paradigm Premier Series center speaker is approximately the same distance away from the primary listening position as your center-channel...
