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6-driver, 3-1/2-way center channel

Crafted in Canada

Designed, engineered, and fully Crafted in Canada, by people who love great audio (just like you). From the precise workmanship of the non-resonant cabinets to their beautiful premium-grade finishes, Prestige is truly hand-built for performance.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN	6-driver, 3-1/2-way center channel
CROSSOVER	3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.1 kHz; 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 600 Hz, 2nd-order electro-acous
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER	25-mm (1 in) P-Be™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, rear damping chamber with ARB™ fins and integrated heatsink, dual super-neodymium ring magnets, die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
FREQUENCY RESPONSE ^ON-AXIS	±2dB from 43 Hz - 35 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE ^{30° OFF-AXIS}	±2dB from 43 Hz - 20 kHz
MID/BASS FREQUENCY DRIVER	Two 178-mm (7 in) Co-PAL™ cones, overmolded NLC™ surrounds, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) dual-layer long-excursion voice-coils, massive hard ferrite magnet, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
MIDRANGE FREQUENCY DRIVER	102-mm (4 in) Co-PAL™ cone, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, ATC™ chambers, 25-mm (1 in) dual-layer voice-coil, super-neodymium ring magnets, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER	Two 178-mm (7 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, overmolded NLC™ surrounds, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) dual-layer long-excursion voice-coils, massive hard ferrite magnets, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC	93 dB / 90 dB
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION	24 Hz (DIN)
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE	15 - 500 watts
MAXIMUM INPUT POWER	250 watts
IMPEDANCE	Compatible with 8 ohms
DIMENSIONS ^HXWXD	9.5" × 37.5" × 17.5" (24.1cm × 95.2cm × 44.5cm)
WEIGHT	81 lbs. (36.7 kg)
FINISHES	Cherry, Piano Black

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SIGNATURE SERIES DATASHEET		2.01M
OM-1000 MANUAL		2.74M

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