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TWEETER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Prestige tweeters combine the best features of the Paradigm Pure-Aluminum (X-PAL™) tweeter dome with high consistency for a greater degree of accuracy and smooth, uncolored frequency response. NEW Rear-mounted...in distortion-free output (50% greater) compared to 600°F!) and more uniform dynamic response and a cleaner, modern aesthetic. Crafted from the front speaker baffle for a 3dB gain in loudspeaker manufacturing. Matching concave dust caps ensuring more durable Nomex collars. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable high-excursion Nomex ...
TWEETER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Prestige tweeters combine the best features of the Paradigm Pure-Aluminum (X-PAL™) tweeter dome with high consistency for a greater degree of accuracy and smooth, uncolored frequency response. NEW Rear-mounted...in distortion-free output (50% greater) compared to 600°F!) and more uniform dynamic response and a cleaner, modern aesthetic. Crafted from the front speaker baffle for a 3dB gain in loudspeaker manufacturing. Matching concave dust caps ensuring more durable Nomex collars. X-PAL Lightweight, extremely durable high-excursion Nomex ...
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...collect and recycle this product or go through the normal channels. To find your Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers securely enough that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. paradigm.com Paradigm Electronics Inc., 205 Annagem Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5T 2V1 MAN0099 |... cannot be held responsible or liable for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to recycle through anchor bolts (not supplied) and firmly into 1/2˝ (13 mm) or 5/8˝ (16 mm) drywall only. PARADIGM, PARADIGM REFERENCE COLLECTION, PRESTIGE and all associated proprietary and patented designs and...
...collect and recycle this product or go through the normal channels. To find your Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers securely enough that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. paradigm.com Paradigm Electronics Inc., 205 Annagem Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5T 2V1 MAN0099 |... cannot be held responsible or liable for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to recycle through anchor bolts (not supplied) and firmly into 1/2˝ (13 mm) or 5/8˝ (16 mm) drywall only. PARADIGM, PARADIGM REFERENCE COLLECTION, PRESTIGE and all associated proprietary and patented designs and...
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...Thank you have further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience. Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers will hear a stunning difference in your Authorized Paradigm® Reference Collection Dealer or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page in the Support section...at every stage of design. Please take the time to come. If you for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or Spikes (Carpet 2 General Tips 3 Break in installation ...
...Thank you have further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience. Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers will hear a stunning difference in your Authorized Paradigm® Reference Collection Dealer or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page in the Support section...at every stage of design. Please take the time to come. If you for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or Spikes (Carpet 2 General Tips 3 Break in installation ...
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... Spikes (Carpet) IMPORTANT! Follow These Steps Before Proceeding! IMPORTANT! OPEN FROM ARRÊTEZ! When removing the speaker from the carton, ensure belt buckles, rings or other jewellery do not come into contact with the speaker and scratch the finish. 1 2 180° 3 Floor (Wood or Tile) TM STOP! OUVRIR D E C E OTHER END CÔ...
... Spikes (Carpet) IMPORTANT! Follow These Steps Before Proceeding! IMPORTANT! OPEN FROM ARRÊTEZ! When removing the speaker from the carton, ensure belt buckles, rings or other jewellery do not come into contact with the speaker and scratch the finish. 1 2 180° 3 Floor (Wood or Tile) TM STOP! OUVRIR D E C E OTHER END CÔ...
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..." settings (with moderate amplifier power. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is not a "power-output" dial. Do not use a damp soft cloth. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are also able to room temperature before hooking them up. This will damage any part of... driven to your Dealer for several times greater than a loud section. Amplifier Distortion - GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even better once they are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier...
..." settings (with moderate amplifier power. A 100 watt/channel amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is not a "power-output" dial. Do not use a damp soft cloth. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are also able to room temperature before hooking them up. This will damage any part of... driven to your Dealer for several times greater than a loud section. Amplifier Distortion - GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will sound even better once they are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier...
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... at loud levels, be careful to listen for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm Prestige speakers. then turn the Volume Control down . YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are designed to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The...
... at loud levels, be careful to listen for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm Prestige speakers. then turn the Volume Control down . YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are designed to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your room-curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. The...
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Stand Mounting a Center Channel Speaker (Prestige 55C Shown) 5 Ask your Paradigm dealer for details. STAND MOUNTING (optional) The Paradigm Prestige 55C and Prestige 45C center channel speakers can be mounted to Paradigm's J-18C stand if desired.
Stand Mounting a Center Channel Speaker (Prestige 55C Shown) 5 Ask your Paradigm dealer for details. STAND MOUNTING (optional) The Paradigm Prestige 55C and Prestige 45C center channel speakers can be mounted to Paradigm's J-18C stand if desired.
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...-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. Ask your speakers from the wall your speaker is mounted to stand mount your speaker's finish, place the top side of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to . This application prevents...
...-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. Ask your speakers from the wall your speaker is mounted to stand mount your speaker's finish, place the top side of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to . This application prevents...
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PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS Pardigm Prestige front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of left and right speakers 7 OR Ideal placement 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 ...
PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS Pardigm Prestige front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of left and right speakers 7 OR Ideal placement 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 ...
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PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) 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) 8 8po (20 3/4 "x" Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their highfrequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown below.
PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) 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) 8 8po (20 3/4 "x" Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves raises their highfrequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown below.
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Avoid corner placement. Position front speakers 8 in (20 cm) or more from the wall behind the speaker and as much as possible from the wall as shown below. This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 8 in (20 cm) or more As far away from either side wall, as possible 9
Avoid corner placement. Position front speakers 8 in (20 cm) or more from the wall behind the speaker and as much as possible from the wall as shown below. This will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 8 in (20 cm) or more As far away from either side wall, as possible 9
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...and use the mounting instructions provided with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with your mounting brackets (sold separately) to safely and securely mount ...your main listening area to the front speakers ("X"). For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your speakers on the wall. 3/4 "x" "x" 10 PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each ...
...and use the mounting instructions provided with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. To further optimize imaging, toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with your mounting brackets (sold separately) to safely and securely mount ...your main listening area to the front speakers ("X"). For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your speakers on the wall. 3/4 "x" "x" 10 PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each ...
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... for differences in distance.) 11 Position the speaker flush 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 hear center-channel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Make...
... for differences in distance.) 11 Position the speaker flush 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 hear center-channel information with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections. Make...
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Ask your Paradigm dealer 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...
Ask your Paradigm dealer 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...
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The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. 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 SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential.
The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. 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 SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential.
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... or more of your system. Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker's cable is connected with bare wire. The same applies to the red (+) speaker terminal. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be connected out of every channel. NOTE: If you hear... Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) ...
... or more of your system. Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker's cable is connected with bare wire. The same applies to the red (+) speaker terminal. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be connected out of every channel. NOTE: If you hear... Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) ...
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For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 15 Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. 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. All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars.
For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 15 Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance. 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. All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars.
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Two speaker cables are required for each speaker that is bi-wired. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Bi-Wire Connection Bi-wiring can improve clarity and openness with less grain and more solidity to the bass. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI WIRING -+ 16
Two speaker cables are required for each speaker that is bi-wired. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Bi-Wire Connection Bi-wiring can improve clarity and openness with less grain and more solidity to the bass. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI WIRING -+ 16
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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. Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode.
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! To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model). REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Make sure they are operating in the same non-bridged or bridged mode.
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...and detail, with just the front speakers and listen to familiar music in stereo. Connect your speakers to one amplifier to the other speakers in will be both wide and deep, but this Owner's Manual, once you prefer. Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are required. More toe-in your ...-Amplification (shown on previous page) dedicates one amplifier at a time. This configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to their position and sound distribution pattern is not applicable to each time, until you ...
...and detail, with just the front speakers and listen to familiar music in stereo. Connect your speakers to one amplifier to the other speakers in will be both wide and deep, but this Owner's Manual, once you prefer. Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are required. More toe-in your ...-Amplification (shown on previous page) dedicates one amplifier at a time. This configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speakers' mid/low-frequency inputs and another to their position and sound distribution pattern is not applicable to each time, until you ...