Description
The Paradigm Founder is no ordinary loudspeaker. Every component, large and small, was scrutinized down to the tiniest detail. Every component has been thoroughly researched, designed, engineered, exclusively for Founder’s. New patent pending technologies were developed for the acoustic platform. The new cabinet platform is not just a stunning design, the unique shape and integrated structural bracing delivers acoustic performance that cannot be matched by traditional square boxes. By leaving no element unaddressed, Founder is so much more than the sum of its parts.
The Founder Series is completely designed, engineered, and built at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just outside of Toronto, Canada. It’s made by people who love great audio (just like you). From the hand-chosen, specially engineered components and materials, to the precise workmanship of the non-resonant cabinets with their beautiful premium-grade finishes, Founder Series is truly hand-built for performance. Sure, we could say “Made in Canada,” or “Manufactured in Canada.” But we believe that building loudspeakers is an art. Everyone at Paradigm shares a passion for crafting speakers, and it’s from this intense passion that “Crafted in Canada” was proudly born.
Specifications
| DESIGN | 4-driver, 3 way LCR, sealed enclosure |
| CROSSOVER | 2nd order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order @ 700 Hz (bass) |
| HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER | Coaxial 1″ (25mm) AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with Oblate Spheroid Waveguide (OSW™) and Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, Patent Pending Dual Gap Motor Structure |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE ON-AXIS | ±2dB from 79 Hz – 23 kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30° OFF-AXIS | ±2dB from 79 Hz – 17 kHz |
| BASS FREQUENCY DRIVER | Two 5.5″ (127mm Ultra-HighExcursion CARBON-X™ Unibody Cone, Gen3 Active Ridge Technology (ART™), and a 1.5” high-temp multi-layered voice coil with ventilated Apical™ former |
| MIDRANGE FREQUENCY DRIVER | Coaxial 6” (152mm) AL-MAG™ Cone with SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation Mounting System, a 2” high-temp multi-layered voice coil with Apical™ former, Patented Dual-Sync™ Continuous Flux Motor |
| SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC | 92 dB / 89 dB |
| LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION | 47 Hz (DIN) |
| SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE | 15 – 220 watts |
| MAXIMUM INPUT POWER | 150 watts |
| IMPEDANCE | Compatible with 8 ohms |
| DIMENSIONS HXWXD | 8” x 18.9” x 12.3” (20.4cm x 48cm x 31.3cm) |
| WEIGHT | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) each |
| FINISHES | Piano Black, Black Walnut, Midnight Cherry, Walnut |
High Frequency Driver
The Founder’s tweeter is a 1″ (25mm) Aluminum Magnesium Ceramic (AL-MAC™) dome with a proprietary Oblate Spherical Waveguide (OSW™) and a Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens.
Mid-Range Driver
The Founder’s midrange is a 6″ (152mm) Aluminum Magnesium (AL-MAG™) cone with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens, Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation Mounting System, and a 2” high-temp multi-layered voice coil with ventilated Apical™ former.
Bass Driver
The Founder’s Bass driver is a 6” (152mm), 7” (177mm) or 8” (215mm) Ultra-High-Excursion Unibody CARBON-X™ Cone, over-molded Gen3 Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround with Vertical Mounting System, Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation and a 1.5” high-temp multi-layered voice coil with ventilated Apical™ former.
Advanced Shock-Mount Feet
Founder Floorstanding Speakers include Advanced Shock-Mount™ Feet which decouple the cabinet from the floor, not just once, but twice, for extremely effective vibration decoupling. Interchangeable hardware is included for both carpet and hard surfaces. The feet can be adjusted from above to level the cabinet with ease.
Advanced Shock-Mount System
The Founder Series midrange and bass drivers are mechanically decoupled from the front baffle by our Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation Mounting System. This special mounting hardware uses an elastomer suspension to prevent any transfer of vibration from the driver to the cabinet, and from the cabinet to the driver. By eliminating resonance, the driver is free to render sound purely and efficiently with no audible distortion and maximum clarity.
Cascade Fusing Bracing
Cascade-Fusion Bracing inside Founder Series’ faceted cabinets increase rigidity and break up standing low-frequency waves. This delivers much tighter bass with greater clarity and accuracy. All bracing is extensively reinforced, making the cabinet into a monolith stronger than the sum of its parts. The inherent strength of the geometric cabinet profile distributes the load points across a larger cabinet area providing greater support and rigidity than can be achieved with traditional square cabinet geometry.
Premium-Grade Finishes
Founder Series cabinets are offered in a variety of beautiful premium-grade finishes: Walnut and Black Walnut have a smooth satin finish with distinctive wood figuring. Our exclusive Midnight Cherry and Piano Black feature a luxurious hand-rubbed, high-gloss finish.
NEW: Exclusive Finishes (special order)
Introducing the Founder Forty-One Collection, an exclusive homage to Paradigm’s four decades of pioneering audio innovation. This exquisite collection marks a profound milestone, celebrating a legacy that seamlessly blends the rich tapestry of the past with the boundless potential of the future: Ruby Frostbite, Frozen Charcoal, and Azure Ice
