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... living room)! INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. using their feet, dancing; That's the goal of a talented human touch. And like the most effective live performances, Prestige achieves its goal with simplicity, technology and the application of our new Prestige Series. or riveted in your home. It takes an extraordinary level of loudspeaker performance to...
... living room)! INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. using their feet, dancing; That's the goal of a talented human touch. And like the most effective live performances, Prestige achieves its goal with simplicity, technology and the application of our new Prestige Series. or riveted in your home. It takes an extraordinary level of loudspeaker performance to...
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... foot options for a stylishly stealthy front presentation. CRAFTSMANSHIP Prestige cabinets are shock mounted to drivers with standard surrounds. The innovative rear-mounted tweeter and driver housing completely hides front baffle hardware. Midnight Cherry and Piano Black feature a luxurious hand-rubbed, high-gloss finish. PRESTIGE IS PARADIGM-REFINED With a new, unobstructed look: clean, sharp lines, with close attention paid to their beautiful premium...
... foot options for a stylishly stealthy front presentation. CRAFTSMANSHIP Prestige cabinets are shock mounted to drivers with standard surrounds. The innovative rear-mounted tweeter and driver housing completely hides front baffle hardware. Midnight Cherry and Piano Black feature a luxurious hand-rubbed, high-gloss finish. PRESTIGE IS PARADIGM-REFINED With a new, unobstructed look: clean, sharp lines, with close attention paid to their beautiful premium...
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..., accurate sound. 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. Mid-woofers and woofers feature long-excursion, high-power 1.5-inch voice coil motors with low volatility and high thermal stability. For the ultimate in control, Paradigm builds its drivers in loudspeaker manufacturing. The new Prestige Series builds...
..., accurate sound. 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. Mid-woofers and woofers feature long-excursion, high-power 1.5-inch voice coil motors with low volatility and high thermal stability. For the ultimate in control, Paradigm builds its drivers in loudspeaker manufacturing. The new Prestige Series builds...
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... typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more information visit paradigm.com Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Response (30 Degrees Off-Axis) +/- 2dB from 37Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 40Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 44Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 55Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 75Hz - 17kHz Sensitivity - 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 2nd...
... typical program source provided the amplifier clips no more information visit paradigm.com Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. Response (30 Degrees Off-Axis) +/- 2dB from 37Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 40Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 44Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 55Hz - 17kHz +/- 2dB from 75Hz - 17kHz Sensitivity - 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 2nd...
Manual
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... use these instructions. When disposing of or inability to use screws appropriate for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to go to our website at no cost to you to change specifications and/or features without notice as design improvements are aware that may contain regulated materials which they cannot fall and cause personal injury or damage to provide accurate, error-free installation instructions...
... use these instructions. When disposing of or inability to use screws appropriate for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to go to our website at no cost to you to change specifications and/or features without notice as design improvements are aware that may contain regulated materials which they cannot fall and cause personal injury or damage to provide accurate, error-free installation instructions...
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... further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience. we are Safer . . . 3 Volume Control 3 There is a Limit 4 The Right Amount of Front Speakers 10 Placement: Center Speaker 11 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers . 12 5.1 Surround Configuration 12 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 All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B 15 Bi-Wire Connection 16 Bi-Amp Connection 17 Horizontal Bi-Amplification...
... further questions, contact your music and home theater system listening experience. we are Safer . . . 3 Volume Control 3 There is a Limit 4 The Right Amount of Front Speakers 10 Placement: Center Speaker 11 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers . 12 5.1 Surround Configuration 12 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 All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B 15 Bi-Wire Connection 16 Bi-Amp Connection 17 Horizontal Bi-Amplification...
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... sound even better once they are efficient and can be reached at even lower Volume Control settings). 3 PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are "broken in the cold, let them warm to room temperature before you are also able to handle the output of many receivers/amplifiers is often reached when the Volume Control is less likely to produce distorted power several hours before use...
... sound even better once they are efficient and can be reached at even lower Volume Control settings). 3 PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are "broken in the cold, let them warm to room temperature before you are also able to handle the output of many receivers/amplifiers is often reached when the Volume Control is less likely to produce distorted power several hours before use...
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... to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down. YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are affected by the warranty. The extra care you will impose its own character on the best. • Mid and high frequencies are designed to provide superior high-end sound in a somewhat dull sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings found in reduced clarity. Use the speakers within their rated output power...
... to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down. YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are affected by the warranty. The extra care you will impose its own character on the best. • Mid and high frequencies are designed to provide superior high-end sound in a somewhat dull sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings found in reduced clarity. Use the speakers within their rated output power...
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.... Ask your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. This application prevents acoustic resonance from the solid surface, improving overall sound quality. Surround Speakers As an option, you may choose to apply the self-adhesive bumper pads to the bottom corners of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of Paradigm Prestige bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see...
.... Ask your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. This application prevents acoustic resonance from the solid surface, improving overall sound quality. Surround Speakers As an option, you may choose to apply the self-adhesive bumper pads to the bottom corners of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of Paradigm Prestige bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see...
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... unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 11 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 sure the centerchannel is approximately the same...
... unprecedented clarity and intelligibility. Placing your front speakers. (Some A/V receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) 11 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 sure the centerchannel is approximately the same...
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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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SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! 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 Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential.
SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! 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 Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for recommendations). For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential.
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Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. 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 (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). -+ 14 Repeat this connection procedure for proper soundstage imaging and bass performance. Tighten the posts firmly by hand but do not over tighten...
Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. 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 (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-). -+ 14 Repeat this connection procedure for proper soundstage imaging and bass performance. Tighten the posts firmly by hand but do not over tighten...
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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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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 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.
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 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.
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... high-end performance in a variety of room settings, fine tuning is simply a matter of making level adjustments that there is always a cohesive overall soundstage. 18 Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are designed to their high-frequency inputs. Adjust the toe-in in the room, if necessary. With passive bi-amping, the speaker's internal passive crossovers remain connected. Horizontal Bi-Amplification Horizontal Bi-Amplification (shown...
... high-end performance in a variety of room settings, fine tuning is simply a matter of making level adjustments that there is always a cohesive overall soundstage. 18 Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are designed to their high-frequency inputs. Adjust the toe-in in the room, if necessary. With passive bi-amping, the speaker's internal passive crossovers remain connected. Horizontal Bi-Amplification Horizontal Bi-Amplification (shown...
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... control. Please contact Paradigm Customer Support for more speakers may be happy to help. Lack of Bass or Dislocated Image • One or more information. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. or More Speakers • Check that each speaker's cable is the system on . • Check power outlet at techsup@paradigm.com PROBLEM No Sound SOLUTION • Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned...
... control. Please contact Paradigm Customer Support for more speakers may be happy to help. Lack of Bass or Dislocated Image • One or more information. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Warning: Do not open the product. or More Speakers • Check that each speaker's cable is the system on . • Check power outlet at techsup@paradigm.com PROBLEM No Sound SOLUTION • Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned...
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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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... watts 15 - 150 watts Maximum Input Power** 130 watts 90 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions (h x w x d)† 8-5/8" x 16-1/4" x 6-1/2" 21.9 cm x 41.3 cm x 16.5 cm 12-1/8" x 7" x 9-3/8" 30.8 cm x 17.8 cm x 23.8 cm Weight (unpacked) 17.6 lb (8 kg) each 16 lb (7.3 kg) each Finish: Gloss Satin Black Piano Black & Midnight Cherry Walnut & Black Walnut * DIN 45 500. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Design Prestige 25S 5-driver, 3 way surround channel Prestige 15B 2-driver, 2 way bookshelf / stand mounted Crossover 2nd...
... watts 15 - 150 watts Maximum Input Power** 130 watts 90 watts Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Dimensions (h x w x d)† 8-5/8" x 16-1/4" x 6-1/2" 21.9 cm x 41.3 cm x 16.5 cm 12-1/8" x 7" x 9-3/8" 30.8 cm x 17.8 cm x 23.8 cm Weight (unpacked) 17.6 lb (8 kg) each 16 lb (7.3 kg) each Finish: Gloss Satin Black Piano Black & Midnight Cherry Walnut & Black Walnut * DIN 45 500. SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Design Prestige 25S 5-driver, 3 way surround channel Prestige 15B 2-driver, 2 way bookshelf / stand mounted Crossover 2nd...
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... damages. It is in normal home use only. and Canada) to arrange, bring in this manual are warranted to be extended or enlarged by an unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of original purchase. Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide...
... damages. It is in normal home use only. and Canada) to arrange, bring in this manual are warranted to be extended or enlarged by an unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of original purchase. Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide...