Paradigm Titan loudspeakers

 You only get what you pay for. Right? Well, not always. Paradigm, the leader in speaker performance / value, has done the impossible - made a speaker system that is an absolute audiophile delight for an incredible $ … the Titan.

What does it take to built the finest speaker at this price? Quite simply, better design execution and better materials. So, rather than typical inferior cone-type tweeters, the Titan uses a wide-dispersion dome tweeter complete with high-temperature voice-coil, aluminum former and ferrofluid damping and cooling. Instead of lesser paper-cone-type woofers, the Titan woofer uses a polypropylene cone with a high compliance suspension, high-temperature voice-coil and kapton former. Add to this a seamless dividing network and the results are outstanding. Musical, three-dimensional, the Titan offers performance that belies its astonishing low price.

You won't find Paradigm speakers everywhere. Product this good requires the expertise of a qualified audio specialist.

PARADIGM se-series MkIII

In recent years Paradigm has become recognized as the market leader for performance/value. In fact, Paradigm speakers are consistently rated n.1 for price/value in surveys conducted by trade publication Inside Track. Simply put, Paradigm delivers better sound for less.
This tradition continues with the MkIII Performance Series. These elegant floor standing speakers offer outstanding musicalperformance along with a small "footprint" so they fit gracefully into any room setting.


PARADIGM BUILT HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVERS
TTD™ treated-textile domes and suspensions have extremely low mass (less than 0,28 gm) and very high internal damping for uniform and instantaneous response.
Low profile convex domes with critical faceplate coupling promotes a wide dispersion, maximally flat response resulting in a lerge "listening window".
High-temperature voice-coils, ventilated aluminium formers and ferro-fluid cooling/damping ensure superb dynamic response, low distortion and long service life.
Focused-field magnet assemblies ensure low distortion and greater power handling.


PARADIGM BUILT BASS/MID FREQUENCY AND MIDRANGE DRIVERS
High-pressure diecast aluminum chassis' control mechanical vibration, ringing and flexing.
Co-polymer polypropylene cones combine a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio with excellent intarnal damping for smooth colourration-free response, extended bass performance and greater freedom from unwanted resonances and distortions. In addition, polypropylene is unaffected by age, temperature or humidity. Unlike less expensive paper cones, PARADIGM'S sound quality will not deteriorate with time or changes in climate.
High-hysteresis progressively-damped synthetic butyl suspensions eliminate "edge-hole" distortion. This occurs when the cone's suspension begins to resonate in an uncontrolled manner. This major form of distortion has been isolated and eliminated.
High-temperature multi-layer voice-coils and Apical™ formers ensure better musical accuracy and reliability. Extended voice-coils provide excellent linear response regerdless of cone excursion.
Focused-field magnetic assemblies ensure low distortion and excellent linearity even under high output conditions.



QUIET™ ENCLOSURES
Enclosure material resonances are controlled through the use of 19 mm acoustically inert high density hardboard.
Strategically located radial braces limit unwanted panel resonances, increases enclosure stiffness and prevents "ballooning" effects.
High velocity, low noise ports allow maximum bass efficiency with minimum turbulance distortion.
Better materials and engineering results in a "quieter" enclosure - one that does not produce its own sound but instead simply allows for the recreation of the original performance.
SEAMLESS DIVIDING NETWORKS
Hand selected, close tolerance, high power components are used in multi-element quasi-Butterworth configurations.
Frequency and fase-corrected for superb coherent sound.
Bi-wireable/bi-ampable.

Designing better sounding speakers demands a tremendous commitment to research. This research, however,must be rooted in a firm understanding of how we discren what we hear. Extensive listener preference tests conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) gives PARADIGM designers an in-depth understanding of how sound is perceived and clearly establishes what design parameters are most critical to what we hear. To meet or exceed these design parameters in the '90's, however, demands a very large investment in R&D.

Paradigm's R&D facility is very comprehensive. It includes one of the largest and finest anechoic chambers in the speaker industry wordwide, extensive state-of-the-art computer measuring equipment and multiple listening rooms of varying acoustic properties.
With thes facilities Paradigm designers are able to continually push the performance envelope of teh critical design parameters. The result? Better sounding speakers. Today Paradigm makes some of the finest sounding speakers available , regardless of price.
BUt when price is consideredParadigm speakers are nothing short of sensational. And yhis is clearly evident with the MkIII Performance Series. Hera is exceptional performance and simply unprecedented value.

PARADIGM Mini-MkIII

The Mini MkIII is paradigm's take on the classic two-way mini-speaker , with a 6½ inch woofer and a 1 inch tweter. Both the translucent polypropylene woofer and the ferrofluid damped, textile-dome tweeter are built from scratch right in Paradigm's factory, along with nearly every other part that goes into the line. Few speaker companies can make this boast, because few speaker companies have the brains to actually get into the speaker driver busisness themselves - most of the speakers you see on the market, even high-end models, use off-the-shelf drivers from various OEM suppliers. Paradigm's ability to build thier own drivers gives them tremendous advantages when it comes to quality control and custom design.
The Mini MkIII is a ported design, with a bass-reinforcing port located on the speaker's rear panel. The port-loaded woofer, plus the Mini's deceptively deep 13 by 8 by 11-inch cabinet, allow for deeper and louder bass response than most of the two-way mini speakers in this price class. placed on the recommended 22-inch Premier stands, the Minis look way too small for the amount of room-filling sound they can deliver.

Specifications
DESIGN:
2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
2an order electro/acoustic at 1,8 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
165 mm (6½") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ former.
PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
40 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 70 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 70 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
89 dB/86 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 100 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
80 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
8 ohms / 4 ohms
PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 11,1 litres (0,39 cuf)
HEIGHT: 33 cm (13 in)
WIDTH: 21 cm (8 in)
DEPTH: 28 cm (11 in)
WEIGHT: 14 kg (31 lbs)
FINISHES: Black Oak, Oak

PARADIGM 3se MkIII

3se MkIII
The 3se MkIII is a full range systems, careful matching of enclosures and drive units results in systems with excellent low frequency extencion. High frequency response reaches to beyond 20 kHz, the limits of audibility. This ensures that all of the musical information contained in the source recording will be reproduced without the need for equalization or tone control adjustment.
The revolutionary advances of digital technology (CD's, DAT's, DCC's ) mean that today's speakers are presented with unique challange. The greatly enhanced dynamic range and low distortion available with digital source recordings demand a speaker that can keep pace. PARADIGM's commitment to speaker design with low distortion, linear response and wide dynamic range meets the challenges of digital technology. The result is reproduction that truly captures the essence, dimension and dynamics of the original musical performance.

Specifications

DESIGN:
2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
3rd order electro/acoustic at 1,8 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
210 mm (8") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ former.

PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
36 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
90 dB/87 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 150 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
100 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
8 ohms / 4 ohms

PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 25 litres (0,87cuf)
HEIGHT: 52 cm (20¼ in)
WIDTH: 25 cm (9½ in)
DEPTH: 31 cm (12 in)
WEIGHT: 22 kg (48 lbs)
FINISHES: Black Oak, Oak

PARADIGM 5se MkIII

5se MkIII
PARADIGM'S many advanced features are incorporated into this extremely attractive design. The result is a superb high-performance speaker system.
The 5se MkIII provides a wonderfully natural and dimensional presentation of music. It has high power handling, extended bass response and very low distortion.
A quintessential PARADIGM speaker, the 5se MkIII offers unparalleled performance vs. cost - an outstanding value.
Specifications
DESIGN:
2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
2an order electro/acoustic at 2,2 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
210 mm (8") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ former.
PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
32 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 57 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 57 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
90 dB/87 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 150 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
100 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
8 ohms / 4 ohms
PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 40 litres (1,4 cuf)
HEIGHT: 85 cm (33¼ in)
WIDTH: 24 cm (9½ in)
DEPTH: 30 cm (11½ in)
WEIGHT: 32 kg (70 lbs)
FINISHES:
Black Oak, Oak, Black Gloss, Rosewood Gloss

PARADIGM 7se MkIII

7se MkIII
This elegant design occupies very little floor space and yet offers stunning performance - very low colouration with wide bandwidth, low distortion and high power handling.
Advanced drive units and a sophisticated dividing network ensures excellent clarity and imaging. Twin bass/mid drivers provide high dynamic power ability.
The 7se MkIII exemplifies the idea that strict adherence to the principles of simplicity and finesse in design will result in a product whose performance is second to none at a price with which none can compete.
Specifications
DESIGN:
3-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
2an order electro/acoustic at 1,8 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
2 x 165 mm (6½") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ former.
PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
34 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 50 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
92 dB/89 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 175 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
120 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
6 ohms / 4 ohms
PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 46 litres (1,6 cuf)
HEIGHT: 88 cm (34⅝ in)
WIDTH: 21 cm (8¼ in)
DEPTH: 38 cm (14¾ in)
WEIGHT: 39 kg (86 lbs)
FINISHES:
Black Oak, Oak, Black Gloss, Rosewood Gloss

PARADIGM 9se MkIII

9se MkIII
The common problem faced by 2-way speaker systems is the compromise of sacrificing high efficiency for deep bass. The 9se MkIII solves this problem. its twin 8" bass/midrange driver configuration simultaneously provides high sensitivity, deep power full bass, high power handling and a dramatic reduction in distortion, especially at high sound pressure levels.
PARADIGM could not accept the "high-efficiency fordeep bass" sacrifice in the design of a larger 2-way model. The 9se MkIII is the culmination of this attitude, ... a high-performance 2-way design capable of out-performing systems costing several times as much.
Specifications
DESIGN:
3-driver, 2-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
3rd order electro/acoustic at 2,0 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
2 x 210 mm (8") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ formers.
PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
32 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 45 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 45 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
93 dB/90 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 200 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
150 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
6 ohms / 4 ohms
PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 66 litres (2,3 cuf)
HEIGHT: 94 cm (37 in)
WIDTH: 27 cm (10½ in)
DEPTH: 38 cm (14¾ in)
WEIGHT: 46 kg (100 lbs)
FINISHES:
Black Oak, Oak, Black Gloss, Rosewood Gloss

PARADIGM 11 se MkIII

11se MkIII
This extraordinary 3-way design consistently outperforms many very expensive systems.
Bass drivers have 1½" voice coils for increased power handling. these are mated to a superb 6½" midrange drive unit and 1" treated textile dome. High sensitivity and power handling plus very low distortion especially at high sound pressure levels - gives the 11se MkIII excellent dynamic power ability. Natural open detailed with deep tight powerful bass.

Excellent imaging with superb ability to capture the priginal acoustic space.
The 11se MkIII provides exceptional performance and incredible value.

Specifications

DESIGN:
4-driver, 3-way bass reflex, quasi-3rd order resistive port.
CROSSOVER:
2an order electro/acoustic at 550 Hz, 3rd order electro/acoustic at 1,9 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
25 mm (1") TTD™ treated textile dome with aluminum former, ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
MIDRANGE DRIVER:
165 mm (6½) with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ former.
BASS/ MIDRANGE DRIVER:
2 x 210 mm (8") with diecast chassis, polypropylene cone and Apical™ formers.
PERFORMANCE
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION:
28 Hz (DIN)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE;
> On Axis (0⁰): ±2 dB from 45 Hz - 20 kHz
> Off Axis (30⁰): ±2 dB from 45 Hz - 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY-ROOM/ANECHOIC:
92 dB/89 dB
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE:
15 - 250 watts
MAX INPUT POWER:
180 watts
NOMINAL/MIN IMPEDANCE:
6 ohms / 4 ohms
PHYSICAL:
INTERNAL VOLUME: 90 litres (3,1 cuf)
HEIGHT: 111 cm (43½ in)
WIDTH: 29 cm (11¼ in)
DEPTH: 40 cm (15½ in)
WEIGHT: 62 kg (136 lbs)
FINISHES:
Black Oak, Oak, Black Gloss, Rosewood Gloss

PARADIGM 5se MkII

PARADIGM Mk II Series
DRIVE UNITS

MkII Series high-frequency drivers.

Features include: treated textile domes with less than 0,28 gm of moving mass, unique coupling faceplate chassis for wide-dispersion and maximally flat frequency response, high temperature voice-coils and ventilated aluminium formers. Ferro-fluid damped and cooled. Barium ferrite magnets. Replaceable diaphragm.

MkII Series bass/mid-frequency drivers.

Features include: high-pressure diecast aluminum chassis, co-polymer polypropylene cones, high-hysteressis progressively-damped synthetic butyl suspensions, high-temperature multi-layer voice-coils, kapton formers. Low distortion symmetrically focused-field magnetic assemblies. Barium ferrite magnets.

DIVIDING NETWORKS

Selected, close tolerance, high power components in multi-Butterworth configurations. Frequency and phase-corrected.

FINISH

Oak or Black Ash vinyl veneer.

Paradigm's many advanced features are incorporated into this classically popular Raradigm design. The result is an extremely cost-effective, high-performance speaker system. The 5seMkII provides natural, uncoloured, three-dimensional music reproduction. it has high power handling, extended bass response and very low distortion. A quintessential Paradigm speaker, the 5seMkII offers unparalleled cost/performance - an astounding value.

DESIGN:

2-driver, 2-way bass reflex.Quasi-3rd order resistive port

CROSSOVER:2nd order electro/acoustic - 2,2 kHz

DRIVER COMPLEMENT:

One 25 mm (1") MkII/5, high-frequency driver

One 210 mm (8") MkII/5, bass/midrange driver

PERFORMANCE:

Low Frequency Extension; 32 Hz (DIN)

Frequency Response On Axis (0⁰); ± 2 dB from 57 Hz to 20 kHz

Frequency Response Off Axis (30⁰); ± 2 dB from 57 Hz to 15 kHz

Sensitivity-Room/Anechoic; 90 dB / 87 dB

Suitable Amplifier Power Range; 15 - 150 watts

Maximum Input Power; 100 watts

Nominal/Minimum Impedance; 8 ohms / 5 ohms

Racommended Stands; PREMIER w-40 (shown) or m-40

PHYSICAL:

Internal Volume; 32 litres (1,1 cuf)

Height; 61 cm (24")

Width; 27 cm (10 ½")

Depth; 30 cm (11 ½")

Weight; 28 kg (60 lbs) per pair

PARADIGM 7se MkII

The serch for further improvements over the 5seMkII in spectral linearity and dynamic power output led to the development of the 7seMkII. With a larger enclosure and higher-power drivers, the 7seMkII achieves deeper bass and greater dynamic output ability. The more sophisticated dividing network enables even better musical clarity and three-dimensional imaging.Here is remarkable low-colouration performance with wide bandwidth, low distortion and high power handling. The 7seMkII exemplifies the idea that strict adherence to the principle of simplicity and elegance of design results in a product whose performance is second to noneat a price with which none can compete.

DESIGN:

2-driver, 2-way bass reflex. Quasi-3rd order resistive port

CROSSOVER: 3nd order electro/acoustic - 1,9 kHz

DRIVER COMPLEMENT:

One 25 mm (1") MkII/5, high-frequency driver

One 210 mm (8") MkII/5, bass/midrange driver

PERFORMANCE:

Low Frequency Extension; 30 Hz (DIN)

Frequency Response On Axis (0⁰); ± 2 dB from 50 Hz to 20 kHz

Frequency Response Off Axis (30⁰); ± 2 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Sensitivity-Room/Anechoic; 89 dB / 86 dB

Suitable Amplifier Power Range; 15 - 150 watts

Maximum Input Power; 100 watts

Nominal/Minimum Impedance; 8 ohms / 4 ohms

Racommended Stands; PREMIER w-30 or m-30; w-40 (shown) or m-40

PHYSICAL:

Internal Volume; 40 litres (1,4 cuf)

Height; 64 cm (25")

Width; 28 cm (10 ¾")

Depth; 34 cm (13 ¼")

Weight; 34 kg (75 lbs) per pair

PARADIGM 9se MkII

The major compromise faced by 2-way speaker systems is the necessary sacrifice of high efficiency for deep bas response. The 9seMkII represents an effective solution to this common problem. Its twin woofer configuration simultaneously provides a high level of sensitivity and very deep, powerful bass. Furthermore,it allowes higher power handling and provides a dramatic reduction in distortion, especially at high sound pressure levels. Finally a
dynamic range far wider than that available from any conventional 2-way system is realized.With the superb performance achieved in the 2-way 7seMkII design, Paradigm could not accept compromises in the design of a larger model.

The 9seMkII is the result of this attitude. A High-performance 2-way design capable of out-performing systems costing several times as much.

DESIGN:

3-driver, 2-way bass reflex. Quasi-3rd order resistive port

CROSSOVER:

3nd order electro/acoustic - 2,0 kHz

DRIVER COMPLEMENT:

One 25 mm (1") MkII/5, high-frequency driver

Two 210 mm (8") MkII/5, bass/midrange driver

PERFORMANCE:

Low Frequency Extension; 34 Hz (DIN)

Frequency Response On Axis (0⁰); ± 2 dB from 55 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency Response Off Axis (30⁰); ± 2 dB from 55 Hz - 15 kHz

Sensitivity-Room/Anechoic; 93 dB / 90 dB

Suitable Amplifier Power Range; 15 - 200 watts

Maximum Input Power; 150 watts

Nominal/Minimum Impedance; 6 ohms / 4 ohms

Racommended Stands; PREMIER w-20 (shown) or m-20

PHYSICAL:

Internal Volume; 56 litres (2,0 cuf)

Height; 77 cm (30")

Width; 30 cm (11 ½")

Depth; 37 cm (14 ¼")

Weight; 41 kg (90 lbs) per pair

PARADIGM 11se MkII

The 11seMkII takes the performance of the 9seMkII a major step fyrther. This is accomplished by incorporating mineral-filled polypropylene bass/midrange drivers in a floor-standing system complete with its own spiked plinth.Wonderfully natural, open and detailed with deep, tight and powerful bass. Remarkably free from colouration. Excellent soundstage, image placement
and superb ability to capture the recorded acoustic space. High sensitivity and high power handling with exceptionally low distortion, especially at high sound pressure levels, give the 11sMkII excellent dynamic power capability.

The 11seMkII is an outstanding 2-way design that consistently outperforms considerably more expensive systems. Extraordinary performance and value.

DESIGN:

3-driver, 2-way bass reflex. Quasi-3rd order resistive port

CROSSOVER: 3nd order electro/acoustic - 1,8 kHz

DRIVER COMPLEMENT:

One 25 mm (1") MkII/5, high-frequency driver

Two 210 mm (8") MkII/5, bass/midrange driver

PERFORMANCE:

Low Frequency Extension; 30 Hz (DIN)

Frequency Response On Axis (0⁰); ± 2 dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency Response Off Axis (30⁰); ± 2 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Sensitivity-Room/Anechoic; 92 dB / 89 dB

Suitable Amplifier Power Range; 15 - 250 watts

Maximum Input Power; 160 watts

Nominal/Minimum Impedance; 6 ohms / 4 ohms

Racommended Stands; Comes with spiked isolation plinth.

PHYSICAL:

Internal Volume; 74 litres (2,6 cuf)

Height; 101 cm (39 ¾")

Width; 30 cm (11 ¾")

Depth; 37 cm (14 ¼")

Weight; 55 kg (120 lbs) per pair