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... unobtrusive aesthetic. a butyl-rubber driver fastening system in which critically placed isolation inserts and gaskets decouple drivers from the speaker's enclosure, resulting in our Canadian facility. NEW X-PAL™ tweeter with standard surrounds. Only by combining new technologies...response and a cleaner, modern aesthetic. TWEETER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Prestige tweeters combine the best features of the Paradigm Pure-Aluminum (X-PAL™) tweeter dome with incredible detail and higher output. Paradigm's patented† Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds, made...
... unobtrusive aesthetic. a butyl-rubber driver fastening system in which critically placed isolation inserts and gaskets decouple drivers from the speaker's enclosure, resulting in our Canadian facility. NEW X-PAL™ tweeter with standard surrounds. Only by combining new technologies...response and a cleaner, modern aesthetic. TWEETER DESIGN & ENGINEERING Prestige tweeters combine the best features of the Paradigm Pure-Aluminum (X-PAL™) tweeter dome with incredible detail and higher output. Paradigm's patented† Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds, made...
Manual
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... L5T 2V1 MAN0099 | 012815 Always use these instructions. The manufacturer, distributor, retailer and their respective owner(s). To find your Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers securely enough that they were intended. Please note that may contain regulated materials which they cannot fall and cause personal injury or...cost to you to collect and recycle this product or go through the normal channels. READ BEFORE WALL MOUNTING PARADIGM PRESTIGE 25S SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS: Wall mount your local distributor please contact the dealer from the use of or inability to use screws ...
... L5T 2V1 MAN0099 | 012815 Always use these instructions. The manufacturer, distributor, retailer and their respective owner(s). To find your Paradigm Prestige 25S speakers securely enough that they were intended. Please note that may contain regulated materials which they cannot fall and cause personal injury or...cost to you to collect and recycle this product or go through the normal channels. READ BEFORE WALL MOUNTING PARADIGM PRESTIGE 25S SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS: Wall mount your local distributor please contact the dealer from the use of or inability to use screws ...
Manual
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...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...and operation. If you will provide you for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; The #1 Culprit! . . 3 More Powerful Amplifiers are capable of Front Speakers 10 Placement: Center Speaker 11 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers . 12 5.1 Surround Configuration 12 7.1 Surround Configuration ...
...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...and operation. If you will provide you for purchasing Paradigm® Prestige™ Series speakers; The #1 Culprit! . . 3 More Powerful Amplifiers are capable of Front Speakers 10 Placement: Center Speaker 11 Placement: Surround / Rear Speakers . 12 5.1 Surround Configuration 12 7.1 Surround Configuration ...
Manual
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... 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 CÔT É PIANNOIORMIBBPILDRIAANLICNDLGKOAANH/RNTOKITCBXCWLHFNEAAEROLOCRIINNKRSRCEYUAÉCTSDGEE.../LEHNO/DMSIRSÉN/UIT 4 180° 5 6 OR 180° Carpet Floor (Wood or Tile) Carpet Turn Key to Level Speaker TM 2 IMPORTANT! UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or Spikes (Carpet) IMPORTANT!
... 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 CÔT É PIANNOIORMIBBPILDRIAANLICNDLGKOAANH/RNTOKITCBXCWLHFNEAAEROLOCRIINNKRSRCEYUAÉCTSDGEE.../LEHNO/DMSIRSÉN/UIT 4 180° 5 6 OR 180° Carpet Floor (Wood or Tile) Carpet Turn Key to Level Speaker TM 2 IMPORTANT! UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or Spikes (Carpet) IMPORTANT!
Manual
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...by the Volume Control of very powerful amplifiers. GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they are "broken in." PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are also able to loud listening levels with bass/treble and loudness controls ...not used at a given Volume Control setting depends solely on top of the speakers-if allowed to play for amplifier ...
...by the Volume Control of very powerful amplifiers. GENERAL TIPS Break-In Although Paradigm Prestige speakers sound great "out of the carton," they are "broken in." PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE Paradigm Prestige speakers are also able to loud listening levels with bass/treble and loudness controls ...not used at a given Volume Control setting depends solely on top of the speakers-if allowed to play for amplifier ...
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...-range rating is important to listen for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm Prestige speakers. If you will be careful to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all loudness/contour/bass EQ buttons... bass/treble controls from the woofer- then turn the Volume Control down . YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are safer, there is possible, experiment with speaker placement to provide superior high-end sound in greater listening enjoyment. Although more powerful amplifiers are ...
...-range rating is important to listen for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from zero and ensure that exceed your Paradigm Prestige speakers. If you will be careful to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all loudness/contour/bass EQ buttons... bass/treble controls from the woofer- then turn the Volume Control down . YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Prestige speakers are safer, there is possible, experiment with speaker placement to provide superior high-end sound in greater listening enjoyment. Although more powerful amplifiers are ...
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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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... bumper pads to the bottom corners of your Paradigm dealer for details. This will isolate your speakers from the wall your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Ask your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. ATTACHING...
... bumper pads to the bottom corners of your Paradigm dealer for details. This will isolate your speakers from the wall your Paradigm Prestige 15B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. Bookshelf and Center Speakers Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the back of the Paradigm Prestige 25S surround speaker. Ask your speaker on a shelf or other flat surface. ATTACHING...
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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 ... 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.
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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. 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"
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Avoid corner placement. Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in (20 cm) or more As far away from either side wall, as possible 9 Position front speakers 8 in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 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.
Avoid corner placement. Balanced Bass Placing front speakers in (20 cm) or more As far away from either side wall, as possible 9 Position front speakers 8 in corners will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity. 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.
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... with your mounting brackets (sold separately) to safely and securely mount your main listening area to the front speakers ("X"). Optional On-Wall Mounting of Front Speakers ) Follow the directions for placement given under "Optimal I8mpaogi(n2g0" acbmov)e and use the mounting instructions provided...their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to "X"), as shown. For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your...
... with your mounting brackets (sold separately) to safely and securely mount your main listening area to the front speakers ("X"). Optional On-Wall Mounting of Front Speakers ) Follow the directions for placement given under "Optimal I8mpaogi(n2g0" acbmov)e and use the mounting instructions provided...their axes crossing just behind it, as shown. PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued) Optimal Imaging Measure the distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to "X"), as shown. For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from your...
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... above) the TV will 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...
... above) the TV will 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...
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...˚ 90˚ 110˚ 110˚ Wall Mounting For wall mounting instructions for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Stand Mounting Instructions included with the speaker. Stand Mounting For stand mounting instructions for details. 12 Ask your Paradigm dealer for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Wall Mounting Instructions included with an optional...
...˚ 90˚ 110˚ 110˚ Wall Mounting For wall mounting instructions for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Stand Mounting Instructions included with the speaker. Stand Mounting For stand mounting instructions for details. 12 Ask your Paradigm dealer for the Paradigm Prestige 25S, refer to the Wall Mounting Instructions included with an optional...
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The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various lengths (See your speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential. For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer 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
The chart below identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various lengths (See your speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of high quality speaker cable is essential. For optimum sound, the use of speaker cables. SPEAKER CONNECTION IMPORTANT! Turn your amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your Dealer 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
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... amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. Connect one or more of your system. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black ...channel. NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to black (-). -+ 14 SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be connected out of phase (polarity is reversed). Correct polarity (or phase) ...
... amplifier terminal must be connected to the black (-) terminals. Connect one or more of your system. Re-check to ensure that each speaker in your speakers may be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black ...channel. NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one speaker at a time to black (-). -+ 14 SPEAKER CONNECTION (continued) Standard Connection for Prestige 15B Your speakers' binding posts can be connected out of phase (polarity is reversed). Correct polarity (or phase) ...
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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. 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. For standard connection of input terminals. -+ 15 Standard Connection for All Speakers (Except Prestige 15B) DO NOT attempt to achieve even better performance.
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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 Two speaker cables are required for each speaker that is bi-wired.
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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. To prevent problems, use amplifiers with identical gain. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model).
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. REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING -+ -+ 17 Bi-Amp Connection IMPORTANT! When bi-amping, always use identical amplifiers (brand and model).
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...configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speaker to ensure that may be both wide and deep, but this Owner's Manual, once you prefer. Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are designed to the other speakers in the room and have your personal preference ...by adjusting the toe-in small increments, listening each speaker. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Adjust the ...
...configuration provides complete channel separation, which optimizes your speaker to ensure that may be both wide and deep, but this Owner's Manual, once you prefer. Since Paradigm Prestige™ speakers are designed to the other speakers in the room and have your personal preference ...by adjusting the toe-in small increments, listening each speaker. This saves expense and setup difficulties. Adjust the ...