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Design
2-driver, 2-way, MagneShield™
Crossover
3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz
High-Frequency Driver
25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum dome;
rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance
breakup fins and integrated heatsink; dual super neodymium
ring magnets. Ferro-fluid damped/cooled.
Die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
The Last Word in Elegance Bass/Midrange Driver
178-mm (7 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cone; gold-
anodized solid-aluminum phase plug; 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice
Premium Finishes: coil; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Our sophisticated Signature Series enclosures are enhanced by Low-Frequency Extension*
38 Hz (DIN)
a choice of four stunning wood veneer finishes—Cherry,
Frequency Response
Natural Birdseye Maple, Rosewood and Piano Black gloss. On-Axis:
±2 dB from 52 Hz – 22 kHz
Anti-Diffraction Grille Assemblies: 30º Off-Axis:
Paradigm® Reference Signature speakers are meant to be ±2 dB from 52 Hz – 20 kHz
played with their grilles on. Elegant, softly sculpted grill Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic
91 dB / 88 dB
assemblies fit flush with drivers, their curved outer edges
Suitable Amplifier Power Range
designed to eliminate edge diffraction—the sound reflections 15 – 225 watts
that otherwise occur at the outer edges of the front of the
Maximum Input Power†
enclosure, interfering with a driver’s primary sound output. 140 watts
Impedance
High-Velocity Low-Noise Die-Cast Aluminum Ports: Compatible with 8 ohms
Bass efficiency and minimum turbulence distortion result in Internal Volume
exceptionally clean and articulate bass response. 13.7 L / 0.48 cu ft
Height, Width, Depth
38.1 cm x 21 cm x 35.6 cm
Elegant Outrigger Feet and Floorstanding Spikes: 15 in x 8-1/4 in x 14 in
Elegant die-cast aluminum outrigger feet are included on all Bookshelf / Stand-mounted
Signature floorstanding and center-channel models, offering Weight
added stability, not to mention a truly elegant finishing touch. 25.4 kg / 56 lb per pair
Optional spikes, used in conjunction with outrigger feet, are Matching Speaker Stand
included with floorstanding models. PREMIER™ J-29 (sold separately, see Dealer)

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Design Design
3-driver, 2-1/2-way, MagneShield™ 6-driver, 3-way, MagneShield™
Crossover Crossover
3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz
2nd-order electro-acoustic at 400 Hz (lower bass driver) 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 250 Hz
High-Frequency Driver High-Frequency Driver
25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum dome; 25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum dome;
rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance
breakup fins and integrated heatsink; dual super neodymium breakup fins and integrated heatsink; dual super neodymium
ring magnets. Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. ring magnets. Ferro-fluid damped/cooled.
Die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Bass/Midrange Driver Midrange Driver
178-mm (7 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cone; gold- 178-mm (7 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cone;
anodized solid-aluminum phase plug; 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice gold-anodized solid-aluminum phase plug; 38-mm (1-1/2 in)
coil; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ voice coil; ATC™ asymmetric dual tapered-channel die-cast
Bass Driver aluminum chamber; super neodymium ring magnet. Ferro-fluid
178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cone; 38-mm damped/cooled.AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
(1-1/2 in) voice coil; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Bass Drivers
Low-Frequency Extension* Four 178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones;
36 Hz (DIN) 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coils; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Frequency Response
On-Axis: Low-Frequency Extension*
±2 dB from 62 Hz – 22 kHz 28 Hz (DIN)
30º Off-Axis: Frequency Response
±2 dB from 62 Hz – 20 kHz On-Axis:
Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic ±2 dB from 41 Hz – 22 kHz
91 dB / 88 dB 30º Off-Axis:
±2 dB from 41 Hz – 20 kHz
Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 – 325 watts Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic
91 dB / 88 dB
Maximum Input Power†
180 watts Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 – 500 watts
Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms Maximum Input Power†
250 watts
Internal Volume
21.4 L / 0.75 cu ft Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms
Height, Width, Depth
55.9 cm x 21 cm x 35.6 cm Internal Volume
22 in x 8-1/4 in x 14 in 74.9 L / 2.6 cu ft
Bookshelf / Stand-mounted Height, Width, Depth
Weight 123.2 cm x 21 cm x 52.1 cm
39 kg / 86 lb per pair 48-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in x 20-1/2 in
Floorstanding, adjustable spikes
Matching Speaker Stand (Height includes spikes and outrigger feet)
PREMIER™ J-23 (sold separately, see Dealer)
Weight
90.7 kg / 200 lb per pair

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Design Design
4-driver, 3-way Center Channel, MagneShield™ 6-driver, 3-1/2-way Center Channel, MagneShield™
Crossover Crossover
3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz
2nd-order electro-acoustic at 250 Hz 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 250 Hz
High-Frequency Driver 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 150 Hz (outer bass drivers)
25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum dome; High-Frequency Driver
rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance breakup 25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum dome;
fins and integrated heatsink; dual super neodymium ring magnets. rear damping chamber with ARB™ aperiodic resonance breakup
Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Die-cast heatsink chassis; fins and integrated heatsink; dual super neodymium ring magnets.
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Die-cast heatsink chassis;
Midrange Driver IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
102-mm (4 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cone; Midrange Driver
gold-anodized solid-aluminum phase plug; 25-mm (1 in) 102-mm (4 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cone;
voice coil; ATC™ asymmetric dual tapered-channel die-cast gold-anodized solid-aluminum phase plug; 25-mm (1 in)
aluminum chamber; dual super neodymium ring magnets. voice coil; ATC™ asymmetric dual tapered-channel die-cast
Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; aluminum chamber; dual super neodymium ring magnets.
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
Bass Drivers IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Two 178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones; Bass/Midrange Drivers
38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coils; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; Two 178-mm (7 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cones;
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ gold-anodized solid-aluminum phase plugs; 38-mm (1-1/2 in)
Low-Frequency Extension* voice coils; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
32 Hz (DIN) IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Frequency Response Bass Drivers
Two 178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones;
On-Axis: 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coils; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
±2 dB from 55 Hz – 22 kHz IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
30º Off-Axis:
±2 dB from 55 Hz – 20 kHz Low-Frequency Extension*
25 Hz (DIN)
Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic
92 dB / 89 dB Frequency Response
On-Axis:
Suitable Amplifier Power Range ±2 dB from 50 Hz – 22 kHz
15 – 325 watts
30º Off-Axis:
Maximum Input Power† ±2 dB from 50 Hz – 20 kHz
180 watts
Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic
Impedance 93 dB / 90 dB
Compatible with 8 ohms
Suitable Amplifier Power Range
Internal Volume 15 – 500 watts
23.9 L / 0.84 cu ft
Maximum Input Power†
Height, Width, Depth 250 watts
24.1 cm x 67.3 cm x 33 cm
9-1/2 in x 26-1/2 in x 13 in Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms
Weight
20.4 kg / 45 lb each Internal Volume
48.7 L / 1.7 cu ft
Matching Speaker Stand
PREMIER™ J-18C (sold separately, see Dealer) Height, Width, Depth
24.1 cm x 95.3 cm x 44.4 cm
9-1/2 in x 37-1/2 in x 17-1/2 in
Weight
36.7 kg / 81 lb each
Matching Speaker Stand
PREMIER™ J-18C (sold separately, see Dealer)
Signature ADP™ Signature Servo

Design Design
5-driver, 3-way Surround/Rear, Single high-excursion driver; Closed-Loop Servo system;
optimized reverberant soundfield sealed enclosure; built-in Ultra-Class-D™ amplifier
Crossover Amplifier: High-Current, Discrete Output
3rd-order electro-acoustic at 1.8 kHz 1200 watts RMS‡ (20–150 Hz @ <0.1% THD),
2nd-order electro-acoustic at 250 Hz 4500 watts Peak‡‡
High-Frequency Drivers Amplifier Features
Two 25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ gold-anodized pure-aluminum Auto-On/Off; Trigger-On/Off; soft clipping; thermal protection;
domes. Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. Die-cast heatsink chassis; electrical shorting protection
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Bass Driver
Midrange Drivers 380-mm (15 in) RCR™ mineral-filled co-polymer polypropylene
Two 102-mm (4 in) MLP™ mica-loaded-polymer cones; cone; oversize surround; 76-mm (3 in) bifilar 8-layer voice
gold-anodized solid-aluminum phase plugs; 25-mm (1 in) coil; high-temperature Apical™ former; dual spiders; AVS™
voice coils; ATC™ asymmetric dual tapered-channel die-cast die-cast heatsink chassis; 13-kg (28.6 lb) magnet structure
aluminum chambers; super neodymium ring magnets.
Ferro-fluid damped/cooled. AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis; Low-Frequency Extension*
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ 11 Hz (DIN)
Bass Driver Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency
210-mm (8 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cone; 38-mm Variable 35 Hz – 150 Hz
(1-1/2 in) voice coil; AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis;
IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Subwoofer Contour
Variable 0 to +6 dB at 60 Hz
Low-Frequency Extension*
65 Hz (DIN) Sub./Sat. Phase Alignment
Variable 0˚ – 180˚
Frequency Response
±2 dB from 80 Hz – 22 kHz Line-Level Input
(reverberant soundfield) RCA (S/E) or Balanced-XLR. From Sub-Out/LFE-Out of preamp/
processor or other line level source
Sensitivity – Room/Anechoic
90 dB / 87 dB Line-Level Input Sensitivity
100 mV mono
Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 – 250 watts Line-Level Input Impedance
RCA: 25k ohms; XLR: 20k ohms
Maximum Input Power†
180 watts Internal Volume
83.5 L / 2.95 cu ft
Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms Height, Width, Depth
48.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 53 cm
Internal Volume 19-1/4 in x 18 in x 20-7/8 in
9.1 L / 0.33 cu ft
Weight
Height, Width, Depth
33.7 cm x 35.9 cm x 19.1 cm 48.5 kg / 107 lb each
13-1/4 in x 14-1/8 in x 7-1/2 in
On-wall /stand-mounted *DIN 45 500. Indicates -3 dB in a typical listening room.
†With typical program source; provided the amplifier clips no more than 10% of the time.
Weight ‡ RMS power output indicated is with amplifier operation complying to FTC subwoofer amplifier
23.6 kg / 52 lb per pair measurement standards. ‡‡ Peak Power indicated is the large short-term output available to
meet the instantaneous dynamic requirements of digital music and movies.

Listed heights for floorstanding models include spikes and outrigger feet; for center channels height
is with outrigger/rubber feet; and for Servo, with outrigger feet. Listed widths do not include feet.

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 Finishes
Paradigm’s commitment to sonic accuracy led us to create
research and development facilities that are among the most
sophisticated and comprehensive in the world. These facilities
allow us almost endless experimentation—an enviable
advantage since genuine improvement in speakers is an ongoing
experimental process.

With rave reviews from around the world and nearly 300 product
awards over the past decade, Paradigm is an international
leader in speaker design. Our products are chosen by even the
most critical of listeners.Over the years we have remained true
to our original philosophy—to design speaker systems that
are fundamentally accurate, speakers that transparently
reproduce all of the sound of the original source recording.
Nothing more, nothing less.

Signature from Paradigm® Reference.A higher level of transparency. Cherry Natural Birdseye Maple Rosewood Piano Black

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