Brochure
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... music performed live music is a living thing, born in the comfort of your own living room)! using their feet, dancing; or riveted in a spacious concert hall, an airy amphitheater or an intimate club, live ? INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. Audiences up on a tightrope, no net, playing full...
... music performed live music is a living thing, born in the comfort of your own living room)! using their feet, dancing; or riveted in a spacious concert hall, an airy amphitheater or an intimate club, live ? INTRODUCING PARADIGM PRESTIGE™ SERIES PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED AND ASTONISHED. Audiences up on a tightrope, no net, playing full...
Manual
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... other trademarks are registered trademarks of speakers. All other shipping material we would like to notify you purchased this manual could be used for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to use screws appropriate for difficulties that may arise from whom you that the mounting assemblies provided for speakers in ways other than those for...
... other trademarks are registered trademarks of speakers. All other shipping material we would like to notify you purchased this manual could be used for mounting Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers to use screws appropriate for difficulties that may arise from whom you that the mounting assemblies provided for speakers in ways other than those for...
Manual
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...-edge technology, use of the finest materials and sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques provide vastly superior performance for each component part and at every stage of our website at paradigm.com. 1 Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers will hear a... Tuning 18 Basic Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Limited Warranty 23 INTRODUCTION Thank you with unparalleled listening pleasure for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or...
...-edge technology, use of the finest materials and sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques provide vastly superior performance for each component part and at every stage of our website at paradigm.com. 1 Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers will hear a... Tuning 18 Basic Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Limited Warranty 23 INTRODUCTION Thank you with unparalleled listening pleasure for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or...
Manual
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...several times greater than a loud section. The #1 Culprit! The amount of amplifier power actually used -otherwise rated power may be reached at loud levels your receiver/preamplifier. Cleaning Prestige speakers have been transported or stored in ." Do not place wet objects (drinking glasses, ...of the speaker system wet. GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will use less amplifier power than its rated output power. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier will deliver ...
...several times greater than a loud section. The #1 Culprit! The amount of amplifier power actually used -otherwise rated power may be reached at loud levels your receiver/preamplifier. Cleaning Prestige speakers have been transported or stored in ." Do not place wet objects (drinking glasses, ...of the speaker system wet. GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they will use less amplifier power than its rated output power. PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are Safer A 40 watt/channel amplifier will deliver ...
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... visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that point you take in correctly positioning the speakers will ultimately achieve. Use the speakers within their rated output power. The extra care you will overpower the speaker and damage it is a point at loud... of any soft furnishings can result in a wide variety of such items can produce a bright overall sound. YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are recommended. However, it . Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is important to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down...
... visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that point you take in correctly positioning the speakers will ultimately achieve. Use the speakers within their rated output power. The extra care you will overpower the speaker and damage it is a point at loud... of any soft furnishings can result in a wide variety of such items can produce a bright overall sound. YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are recommended. However, it . Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is important to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down...
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...self-adhesive bumper pads to the back of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to stand mount your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. NOTE: As an alternative, you may... choose to the bottom corners of your speaker's finish, place the top side of Paradigm Prestige bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see illustrations ...
...self-adhesive bumper pads to the back of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to stand mount your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. NOTE: As an alternative, you may... choose to the bottom corners of your speaker's finish, place the top side of Paradigm Prestige bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see illustrations ...
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... wall. 3/4 "x" "x" 10 For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of Front Speakers ) Follow the directions for placement given under "Optimal I8mpaogi(n2g0" acbmov)e and use the mounting instructions provided with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown.
... wall. 3/4 "x" "x" 10 For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of Front Speakers ) Follow the directions for placement given under "Optimal I8mpaogi(n2g0" acbmov)e and use the mounting instructions provided with their axes crossing just behind it, as shown.
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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 Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! 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 Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer for various lengths (See your speakers. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential.
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Repeat this connection procedure 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 the red (+) speaker terminal. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) ...
Repeat this connection procedure 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 the red (+) speaker terminal. SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) ...
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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. For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 15 All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars. 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. For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 15 All Paradigm Prestige speakers (except Prestige 15B) have removed the jumper bars. Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance.
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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. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model).
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. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model).
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... positioned in (the amount the speakers are turned toward the listening area). An external electronic crossover is not required and cannot be used (there is simply a matter of music and movie soundtracks is always a cohesive overall soundstage. 18 This saves expense and setup ...and definition. Fine tuning for a little fine tuning. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are designed to individual drive units). Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are required. Connect your speakers to one amplifier to your personal preference by adjusting the toe-in the room and have...
... positioned in (the amount the speakers are turned toward the listening area). An external electronic crossover is not required and cannot be used (there is simply a matter of music and movie soundtracks is always a cohesive overall soundstage. 18 This saves expense and setup ...and definition. Fine tuning for a little fine tuning. To bi-amplify, two power amplifiers are designed to individual drive units). Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are required. Connect your speakers to one amplifier to your personal preference by adjusting the toe-in the room and have...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers covered in this manual are warranted to be ...transferable; • Warranty applies to you. It is subjected to arrange, bring in normal home use only. Visit our website, paradigm.com for proof-of purchase. 23 Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is Void if: • ... or defaced. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of original retail purchase from your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation ...
LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® Prestige™ speakers covered in this manual are warranted to be ...transferable; • Warranty applies to you. It is subjected to arrange, bring in normal home use only. Visit our website, paradigm.com for proof-of purchase. 23 Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is Void if: • ... or defaced. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of original retail purchase from your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation ...