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.... or riveted in your music sources, or you want a truly earthshaking home theater experience, the new Prestige Series offers you the best seat in the house (the one in place by virtuosity. INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. Whether you heard music performed live? Audiences up on a tightrope, no net, playing full out; using their feet, dancing; And...
.... or riveted in your music sources, or you want a truly earthshaking home theater experience, the new Prestige Series offers you the best seat in the house (the one in place by virtuosity. INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. Whether you heard music performed live? Audiences up on a tightrope, no net, playing full out; using their feet, dancing; And...
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... innovative rear-mounted tweeter and driver housing completely hides front baffle hardware. Drivers are designed, engineered, and Crafted in -house and overmolded directly onto each Prestige cabinet features sharp lines, clean aesthetics and industry-leading premium-grade finishes. Also, our patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds, made in Canada specifically to drivers with distinctive wood figuring. The low profile, acoustically transparent grille...
... innovative rear-mounted tweeter and driver housing completely hides front baffle hardware. Drivers are designed, engineered, and Crafted in -house and overmolded directly onto each Prestige cabinet features sharp lines, clean aesthetics and industry-leading premium-grade finishes. Also, our patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds, made in Canada specifically to drivers with distinctive wood figuring. The low profile, acoustically transparent grille...
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... performance in a liquid carrier with standard surrounds. X-PAL The reference-level Prestige crossover design includes high voltage film and bi-polar capacitors, heavy gauge inductors and superior ceramic stand-off rseesaimstloersssfbolrecnodninsigstfeonrtapmerofroermreXaa-nlPicsAetLicatpaenrfyoprmlaaybnaceck. X-PAL X-PAL DRIVER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Maintaining control over 30 years, Paradigm has set the precedent for a lifetime of accuracy and smooth, uncolored frequency response. X-PAL Super-strong die-cast...
... performance in a liquid carrier with standard surrounds. X-PAL The reference-level Prestige crossover design includes high voltage film and bi-polar capacitors, heavy gauge inductors and superior ceramic stand-off rseesaimstloersssfbolrecnodninsigstfeonrtapmerofroermreXaa-nlPicsAetLicatpaenrfyoprmlaaybnaceck. X-PAL X-PAL DRIVER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Maintaining control over 30 years, Paradigm has set the precedent for a lifetime of accuracy and smooth, uncolored frequency response. X-PAL Super-strong die-cast...
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... all other models. Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Photography by Jason Hartog. Extension* 24 Hz 29 Hz 34 Hz 37 Hz 50 Hz Freq. Indicates -3 dB in a typical listening room. † With typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more information visit paradigm.com Prestige 95F Prestige 85F Prestige 75F Prestige 55C Prestige 45C Prestige 25S Prestige 15B Design Crossover High Frequency Driver Midrange Driver Bass / Midrange 4-driver, 2-1/2 way floorstanding...
... all other models. Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Photography by Jason Hartog. Extension* 24 Hz 29 Hz 34 Hz 37 Hz 50 Hz Freq. Indicates -3 dB in a typical listening room. † With typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more information visit paradigm.com Prestige 95F Prestige 85F Prestige 75F Prestige 55C Prestige 45C Prestige 25S Prestige 15B Design Crossover High Frequency Driver Midrange Driver Bass / Midrange 4-driver, 2-1/2 way floorstanding...
Manual
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... BEFORE WALL MOUNTING PARADIGM PRESTIGE 25S SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS: Wall mount your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product at paradigm.com. Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to provide accurate, error-free installation instructions. If installing into drywall, install into drywall. Every effort has been made to the wall. When disposing of their respective agents cannot be long enough to notify you . PARADIGM, PARADIGM...
... BEFORE WALL MOUNTING PARADIGM PRESTIGE 25S SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS: Wall mount your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product at paradigm.com. Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to provide accurate, error-free installation instructions. If installing into drywall, install into drywall. Every effort has been made to the wall. When disposing of their respective agents cannot be long enough to notify you . PARADIGM, PARADIGM...
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... 7.1 Surround Configuration 12 Wall-Mounting 12 Stand Mounting 12 Speaker Connection 13 Minimum Gauge Requirements 13 Standard Connection for Prestige 15B . . 14 Standard Connection for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; we are confident that these speakers are Safer . . . 3 Volume Control 3 There is a Limit 4 The Right Amount of Power 4 Your Listening Room 4 Stand Mounting (Optional 5 Attaching Bumper Pads to read this manual and follow all of providing requires care in installation and operation...
... 7.1 Surround Configuration 12 Wall-Mounting 12 Stand Mounting 12 Speaker Connection 13 Minimum Gauge Requirements 13 Standard Connection for Prestige 15B . . 14 Standard Connection for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; we are confident that these speakers are Safer . . . 3 Volume Control 3 There is a Limit 4 The Right Amount of Power 4 Your Listening Room 4 Stand Mounting (Optional 5 Attaching Bumper Pads to read this manual and follow all of providing requires care in installation and operation...
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... bass/treble and loudness controls not used at loud levels your Dealer for amplifier recommendations.) More Powerful Amplifiers are listening to play for several times greater than a loud section. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will have been transported or stored in the cold, let them up. With typical pop-rock, jazz or large scale classical music, the rated output power of the speakers-if allowed to your receiver...
... bass/treble and loudness controls not used at loud levels your Dealer for amplifier recommendations.) More Powerful Amplifiers are listening to play for several times greater than a loud section. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will have been transported or stored in the cold, let them up. With typical pop-rock, jazz or large scale classical music, the rated output power of the speakers-if allowed to your receiver...
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... power input of your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. Keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding on the performance capabilities of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to minimize acoustic problems. 4 This type of soft furnishings in your Paradigm Prestige speakers. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is possible, experiment with speaker placement to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your speaker's power...
... power input of your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. Keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding on the performance capabilities of audible distortion-if the speakers begin to minimize acoustic problems. 4 This type of soft furnishings in your Paradigm Prestige speakers. The Right Amount of Power A power-range rating is possible, experiment with speaker placement to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your speaker's power...
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.... Bookshelf Speaker (Prestige 15B Shown) 6 Center Channel Speaker (Prestige 55C Shown) Surround Speakers As an option, you may choose to apply the self-adhesive bumper pads to stand mount your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. Ask your speakers from the wall your speaker's finish, place the top side of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to the back of your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. This...
.... Bookshelf Speaker (Prestige 15B Shown) 6 Center Channel Speaker (Prestige 55C Shown) Surround Speakers As an option, you may choose to apply the self-adhesive bumper pads to stand mount your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. Ask your speakers from the wall your speaker's finish, place the top side of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to the back of your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. This...
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... ensure the best possible clarity and intelligibility. Position the speaker flush with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to hear center-channel information with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. PLACEMENT: CENTER SPEAKER Paradigm Prestige Series center channel speakers are designed to cover a large, wide listening area, allowing listeners throughout the room to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences...
... ensure the best possible clarity and intelligibility. Position the speaker flush with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to hear center-channel information with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. PLACEMENT: CENTER SPEAKER Paradigm Prestige Series center channel speakers are designed to cover a large, wide listening area, allowing listeners throughout the room to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences...
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Ask your Paradigm dealer for details. 12 Stand Mounting For stand mounting instructions for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Wall Mounting Instructions included with an optional Paradigm J-Series stand. PLACEMENT: SURROUND / REAR SPEAKERS 5.1 Surround Configuration Position one speaker on each side of the listening area, as shown below. 7.1 Surround Configuration (adds two rear speakers to a typical 5.1 surround configuration) Position speakers behind the listening area-one speaker slightly right and the other slightly left, as shown...
Ask your Paradigm dealer for details. 12 Stand Mounting For stand mounting instructions for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Wall Mounting Instructions included with an optional Paradigm J-Series stand. PLACEMENT: SURROUND / REAR SPEAKERS 5.1 Surround Configuration Position one speaker on each side of the listening area, as shown below. 7.1 Surround Configuration (adds two rear speakers to a typical 5.1 surround configuration) Position speakers behind the listening area-one speaker slightly right and the other slightly left, as shown...
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The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS LENGTH DIAMETER Under 4.5 m (15 ft) 1.3 mm (0.05 in) Under 9 m (30 ft) 1.6 mm (0.06 in) Over 9 m (30 ft) 2.0 mm (0.08 in) GAUGE 16 awg 14 awg 12 awg 13 This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential. Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT!
The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS LENGTH DIAMETER Under 4.5 m (15 ft) 1.3 mm (0.05 in) Under 9 m (30 ft) 1.6 mm (0.06 in) Over 9 m (30 ft) 2.0 mm (0.08 in) GAUGE 16 awg 14 awg 12 awg 13 This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential. Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT!
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... bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to the black (-) terminals. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be connected to the red (+) speaker terminal. Connect one or more of phase (polarity is critical for each speaker's cable is connected with bare wire. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors...
... bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to the black (-) terminals. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be connected to the red (+) speaker terminal. Connect one or more of phase (polarity is critical for each speaker's cable is connected with bare wire. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors...
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Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars. For standard connection of speakers with two input terminals, leave the jumper bars attached and connect using either set of input terminals connected externally with 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. -+ 15
Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars. For standard connection of speakers with two input terminals, leave the jumper bars attached and connect using either set of input terminals connected externally with 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. -+ 15
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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. Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT!
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. Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT!
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... high-frequency inputs. Toe-in the room, if necessary. If required, adjust A/V Processor or A/V Receiver levels to their placement in is not applicable to one amplifier at a time. The presentation of making slight adjustments to ensure that may be used (there is fixed. More toe-in clarity, openness and detail, with much better bass solidity and definition. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Connect your...
... high-frequency inputs. Toe-in the room, if necessary. If required, adjust A/V Processor or A/V Receiver levels to their placement in is not applicable to one amplifier at a time. The presentation of making slight adjustments to ensure that may be used (there is fixed. More toe-in clarity, openness and detail, with much better bass solidity and definition. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Connect your...
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... these doesn't remedy the problem, or you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. No Sound from One • Check your subwoofer. Under no circumstances should the product be connected out of Bass or Dislocated Image • One or more information. Please contact Paradigm Customer Support for more speakers may be repaired by anyone other than...
... these doesn't remedy the problem, or you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. No Sound from One • Check your subwoofer. Under no circumstances should the product be connected out of Bass or Dislocated Image • One or more information. Please contact Paradigm Customer Support for more speakers may be repaired by anyone other than...
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... Sensitivity - Room/Anechoic 94 dB / 91 dB 93 dB / 90 dB Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15 - 450 watts 15 - 350 watts Maximum Input Power** 240 watts 200 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions (h x w x d)† 44" x 9-1/4" x 14-3/4" 111.8 cm x 23.5 cm x 37.5 cm 40" x 8-1/8" x 12-1/2" 101.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 31.8 cm Weight (unpacked) 68 lb (31 kg) each 57 lb (26 kg) each...
... Sensitivity - Room/Anechoic 94 dB / 91 dB 93 dB / 90 dB Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15 - 450 watts 15 - 350 watts Maximum Input Power** 240 watts 200 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions (h x w x d)† 44" x 9-1/4" x 14-3/4" 111.8 cm x 23.5 cm x 37.5 cm 40" x 8-1/8" x 12-1/2" 101.6 cm x 20.6 cm x 31.8 cm Weight (unpacked) 68 lb (31 kg) each 57 lb (26 kg) each...
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.... ** With typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more than 10% of the time. 22 † Add 1-1/8" or 2.9 cm to account for the depth of terminal posts (does not include Prestige 25S). SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Design Prestige 25S 5-driver, 3 way surround channel Prestige 15B 2-driver, 2 way bookshelf / stand mounted Crossover 2nd order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order @ 600Hz bass) 2nd order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver Two...
.... ** With typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more than 10% of the time. 22 † Add 1-1/8" or 2.9 cm to account for the depth of terminal posts (does not include Prestige 25S). SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Design Prestige 25S 5-driver, 3 way surround channel Prestige 15B 2-driver, 2 way bookshelf / stand mounted Crossover 2nd order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order @ 600Hz bass) 2nd order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz High-Frequency Driver Two...
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... is in normal home use only. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of incidental or consequential damages, so this manual and your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges for more information.
... is in normal home use only. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of incidental or consequential damages, so this manual and your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges for more information.