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Founder 80F

Paradigm FOUNDER80F
Founder Collection

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  • Type: Speakers
  • Energy Star Rated: No
 

by Paradigm

Founder is no ordinary loudspeaker. We ve treated every part, large and small, as if it were the most crucial piece of the whole. Every component has been thoroughly researched, designed, engineered, and tested. Not only are the drivers completely new, so is their mounting hardware, the cabinet s internal structure and shape, and even the feet. By leaving no element unaddressed, we ve created something that is much greater than the sum of its parts.

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4-driver, 2.5 way floorstanding, ported enclosure

AL-MAC™ 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.

AL-MAG™ Midrange 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.

Beautiful 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.

Walnut Black Walnut Midnight Cherry Piano Black Exclusive Founder Forty-One Finishes

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 Azure Ice

Ultra-High-Excursion CARBON-X Unibody 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.

Proudly Crafted in Canada 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.

Partnered with the NRC Paradigm is partnered with Canada s world-renowned NRC in ongoing research to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. Findings influence design and performance specs, resulting in a uniquely realistic listening experience, backed by sound science.

Design 4-driver, 2.5 way floorstanding, ported enclosure
Crossover 2nd order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz (tweeter), 2nd order @ 500 Hz (bass)
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with Oblate Spheroid Waveguide (OSW™) and Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens, ferro-fluid damped / cooled
Frequency Response On-axis 2dB from 50 Hz - 23 kHz
Frequency Response 30° Off-axis 2dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Mid/bass Frequency Driver 6 (152mm) Ultra-High-Excursion AL-MAG™ Cone with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens, Gen3 Active Ridge Technology (ART™) with Vertical Mounting System, Advanced SHOCKMOUNT™ Isolation, and a 1.5 high-temp multi-layered voice coil with ventilated Apical™ former
Bass Frequency Driver " Data-original-title=" Bass Frequency Driver"> Two 6" (152mm) Ultra-HighExcursion CARBON-X™ Unibody Cone, Gen3 Active Ridge Technology (ART™) with Vertical Mounting System, Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation, and a 1.5 high-temp multi-layered voice coil with ventilated Apical™ former
Sensitivity Room / Anechoic 93 dB / 90 dB
Low Frequency Extension 28 Hz (DIN)
Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15 - 220 watts
Maximum Input Power 180 watts
Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms
Dimensions Hxwxd 38.2 x 11.7 x 14 (97.1cm x 29.8cm x 35.6cm)
Weight 52 lbs (23.6 kg) each
Finishes Piano Black, Black Walnut, Midnight Cherry, Walnut

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