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5seMk3 • 7seMk3 • 9seMk3 • 11seMk3

critical to what we hear. To meet or exceed these design

O
ver many years PARADIGM has gained an
international reputation for stunning parameters in the ’90’s, however, demands a very large
performance and extraordinary value! This investment in R&D.
has come about by strict adherence to a single objective: P ARADIGM ’ S R&D facilities are among the most
design speakers capable of the finest performance, at a advanced and comprehensive in the world. They
price with which none can compete!
include a blind screen listening room, massive state-of-
This tradition continues with the “se series”. These the-art anechoic chamber and digital data acquisition
elegant floor standing speakers offer outstanding sonic measuring equipment.
performance. A small “footprint” allows them to fit
With these facilities PARADIGM designers are able to
gracefully into any room setting.
continually push the performance envelope of critical
Designing better sounding speakers demands a
design parameters. The result? Better sounding
tremendous commitment to research. This research,
speakers. Today PARADIGM makes some of the finest
however, must be rooted in a firm understanding of
sounding speakers available, regardless of price!
how we discern what we hear. Extensive listener
preference tests conducted by the National Research But when price is considered PARADIGM speakers are
Council (NRC) gives PARADIGM design engineers an simply amazing! And this is clearly evident with the
in-depth understanding of how sound is perceived and “se series” which offers exceptional performance and
clearly establishes what design parameters are most completely unprecedented value!
A lot of good things have been said about PARADIGM speakers over the past
number of years. THE CRITICS AGREE...
C LOSER TO L I V E

PARADIGM speakers are designed to recreate the “live music event” in your
listening room. To do so, PARADIGM’S first objective is natural spectral
“I find myself a bit lacking in the ability to bestow the sort of praise this speaker balance - neither too much or too little of any group of frequencies.
deserves…this is no ordinary loudspeaker…bass performance from the 5seMk3 is
Imbalances will make certain musical notes louder or quieter than what
nothing short of spectacular.” - The $ensible Sound
was originally performed and recorded - the speaker incorrectly alters or
“…a degree of mid-to-upper midrange clarity that strips away veils to reveal a “colours” the original. A natural spectral balance allows the speaker to
level of inner detail that I must, again, compare to speakers costing more than 10 reproduce the true essence of individual voices and instruments. This in
times that of the 5seMk3.” - The $ensible Sound
turn ensures better timbrel performance with a remarkable ability to
“excellent...[the 7seMk3 is] among the top few models that must be auditioned distinguish voices and instruments from one another.
by anyone shopping in the under $1000 price range.” - Sound&Vision
A speaker must also be able to image the acoustic soundstage of the original
“The 7seMk3 is obviously an excellent choice...offering performance comparable performance. This is best accomplished with “point-source” systems, where
to many in the $1000 range.” - Audio Ideas Guide the spectral balance remains unchanged throughout a very wide dispersion
area. Wide-dispersion speaker systems provide sound throughout a wide
“A no-compromise two-way design capable of outperforming systems costing
listening area. Some of this sound will reach a listener directly and some
several times as much.” - High Fidelity (9se)
reflects off of the walls, floor and ceiling, and then to the listener. The
“The Paradigm 9se’s are dynamic, exciting speakers…they can create this big combination of direct and reflected sound provides the three-dimensional
sound-field with modestly-powered amplifiers…the asking price is exceptionally acoustic space and the position of voices and instruments within that space.
reasonable...” - Australian HiFi
Because P ARADIGM ’ S “point-source” design provides accurate spectral
balance throughout a wide dispersion area, the “colourations”, “dropouts”
“Great...a very high level of performance...excellent bass extension...very
real...imaging was also excellent...the Paradigm [11seMk3] can handle lots of and additive distortions associated with lesser designs are notably absent.
power...” - Sound&Vision The result is better dimensional realism.

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 internal damping for smooth colouration-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 regardless of cone excursion.
❍ Focused-field magnetic assemblies ensure low distortion and excellent
linearity even under high output conditions.

PARADIGM BUILT HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVERS

❍ TTD™ treated-textile domes and suspensions have extremely low mass
(less than 0.28gm) 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 large
“listening window”.
❍ High-temperature voice-coils, ventilated aluminum 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.
FULL RANGE THE H O M E T H E AT E R E X P E R I E N C E

“se series” speakers are full range systems. Careful While this outstanding performance enhances musical
matching of enclosures and drive units results in
systems with outstanding low frequency extension.
enjoyment, it is equally important for home theater.
With its complex blend of vocal dialogue, music and
The “se series”
High frequency response reaches to beyond 20kHz, various action sounds, a movie soundtrack requires a History of Raves...
level of articulation and spatial representation that
the limits of audibility. This ensures that all of the
few movie theaters are even capable of.
musical information contained in the source recording
will be reproduced without the need for equalization
or tone control adjustments.
Now you can surpass movie theater sound right in
your own home with the sensational performance of
“A must hear”
-CD Review 1987
an all Paradigm speaker system - fronts, center
channel, surrounds and subwoofers. Your PARADIGM
THE D I G I TA L AG E home theater will have better clarity, imaging and a
more seamless soundstage than even the best theaters!
“Excellent
The revolutionary advances of digital technology
(CD’s, DAT’s, DCC’s, etc.) mean that today’s speakers
Performance”
UNPRECEDENTED VA L U E ! -Stereophile 1988
are presented with a unique challenge. The greatly
enhanced dynamic range and low distortion available With extensive R&D facilities many generations of
with digital source recordings demand a speaker that prototypes can be evaluated before a design is put
into production. The goal of this enormous
“Accurate
can keep pace. PARADIGM’S commitment to speaker
designs with low distortion, linear response and wide
commitment to research and development is to obtain and revealing”
a cost/performance ratio that is second to none. That -Audio 1988
dynamic range meets the challenges of digital
is why the PARADIGM “se series” speakers represent
technology. The result is reproduction that truly
such unprecedented value. Sophisticated
captures the essence, dimension and dynamics of the manufacturing and quality control techniques “No compromise
original musical performance. safeguard this value for many years to come.
design”
-High Fidelity 1988

“A rare
QUIET™ ENCLOSURES achievement!”
❍ Enclosure material resonances are controlled through -Sound&Vision 1990
the use of 19mm acoustically inert high density
hardboard.

❍ Strategically located radial braces limit unwanted

panel resonances, increases enclosure stiffness and
“Dynamic,
prevents “ballooning” effects. exciting”
❍ High velocity, low noise ports allow maximum bass -Australian Hi-Fi 1991
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
“Quick
original performance.
and silky”
-Audio Ideas Guide 1992

“Spectacular”
-Sensible Sound 1994

“Excellent…
balanced”
-Sound&Vision 1994

“Very real…
SEAMLESS DIVIDING NETWORKS great!”
-Sound&Vision 1994
❍ Hand selected, close tolerance, high power components are used in
multi-element quasi-Butterworth configurations.
❍ Frequency- and phase-corrected for superb coherent sound.
❍ Bi-wireable/bi-ampable.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 5seMk3 7seMk3 9seMk3 11seMk3

AVAILABLE FINISHES
PARADIGM’s many advanced features This elegant design occupies very The common problem faced by This extraordinary 3-way design
are incorporated into this extremely little floor space and yet offers 2-way speaker systems is the consistently outperforms many very
attractive design. The result is a stunning performance - very low compromise of sacrificing high expensive systems.
superb high-performance speaker colouration with wide bandwidth, efficiency for deep bass. The 9seMk3 Bass drivers have 1 1/2" voice coils for
system. low distortion and high power solves this problem. Its twin 8" increased power handling. These are
The 5seMk3 provides a wonderfully handling. bass/midrange driver configuration mated to a superb 6 1/2" midrange
natural and dimensional presentation Advanced drive units and a simultaneously provides high drive unit and 1" treated textile
Black Oak Oak
of music. It has high power handling, sophisticated dividing network sensitivity, deep, powerful bass, high dome. High sensitivity and power
power handling and a dramatic handling plus very low distortion -
extended bass response and very low ensures excellent clarity and imaging.
reduction in distortion, especially at especially at high sound pressure
distortion. Twin bass/mid drivers provide high
high sound pressure levels. levels - gives the 11seMk3 excellent
A quintessential PARADIGM speaker, dynamic power ability. dynamic power ability.
the 5seMk3 offers unparalleled The 7seMk3 exemplifies the idea that PARADIGM could not accept the “high-
efficiency for deep bass” sacrifice in Natural, open, detailed with deep,
performance vs. cost - an outstanding strict adherence to the principles of tight, powerful bass. Excellent
value! simplicity and finesse in design will the design of a larger 2-way model.
Black Rosewood imaging with superb ability to
result in a product whose The 9seMk3 is the culmination of this
Gloss Gloss capture the original acoustic space.
performance is second to none at a attitude... a high-performance 2-way
design capable of out-performing systems The 11seMk3 provides exceptional
price with which none can compete. performance and incredible value!
costing several times as much.

❍ Design 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex. 3-driver, 2-way bass reflex. 3-driver, 2-way bass reflex. 4-driver, 3-way bass reflex.
Quasi-3rd order resistive port. Quasi-3rd order resistive port. Quasi-3rd order resistive port. Quasi-3rd order resistive port.

❍ Crossover 2nd order electro/acoustic at 2.2kHz. 2nd order electro/acoustic at 1.8kHz. 3rd order electro/acoustic at 2.0kHz. 2nd order electro/acoustic at 550Hz.
3rd order electro/acoustic at 1.9kHz.

❍ High Frequency Driver 25mm (1") TTD™ treated textile 25mm (1") TTD™ treated textile 25mm (1") TTD™ treated textile 25mm (1") TTD™ treated textile
dome with aluminum former, dome with aluminum former, dome with aluminum former, dome with aluminum former,
ferro-fluid cooled and damped. ferro-fluid cooled and damped. ferro-fluid cooled and damped. ferro-fluid cooled and damped.

❍ Midrange Driver 165mm (61⁄2") with diecast chassis,

polypropylene cone and
Apical™ former.

❍ Bass/Midrange Driver 210mm (8") with diecast chassis, Two 165mm (61⁄2") with diecast Two 210mm (8") with diecast Two 210mm (8") with diecast
polypropylene cone chassis, polypropylene cones chassis, polypropylene cones chassis, polypropylene cones, 11⁄2"
and Apical™ former. and Apical™ formers. and Apical™ formers. voice coils and Apical™ formers.
P ERFORMANCE
❍ Low Frequency Extension 32Hz (DIN)* 34Hz (DIN)* 32Hz (DIN)* 28Hz (DIN)*
❍ Frequency Response
> On Axis (0°) ±2dB from 57Hz-20kHz ±2dB from 50Hz-20kHz ±2dB from 45Hz-20kHz ±2dB from 45Hz-20kHz
> Off Axis (30°) ±2dB from 57Hz-15kHz ±2dB from 50Hz-15kHz ±2dB from 45Hz-15kHz ±2dB from 45Hz-15kHz

❍ Sensitivity-Room/Anechoic 90dB/87dB 92dB/89dB 93dB/90dB 92dB/89dB

❍ Suitable Amplifier
Power Range 15-150 watts 15-175 watts 15-200 watts 15-250 watts
❍ Maximum Input Power† 100 watts† 120 watts† 150 watts† 180 watts†

❍ Nominal/Min. Impedance 8ohms/4ohms 6ohms/4ohms 6ohms/4ohms 6ohms/4ohms

P HYSICAL
❍ Internal Volume 40litres/1.4cuf 46litres/1.6cuf 66litres/2.3cuf 90litres/3.1cuf
❍ Height 85cm/331⁄4 in 88cm/345⁄8 in 94cm/37in 111cm/431⁄2 in
❍ Width 24cm/91⁄2 in 21cm/81⁄4 in 27cm/101⁄2 in 29cm/111⁄4 in
❍ Depth 30cm/111⁄2 in 38cm/143⁄4 in 38cm/143⁄4 in 40cm/151⁄2 in
❍ Weight 32kg/70lbs per pair 39kg/86lbs per pair 46kg/100lbs per pair 62kg/136lbs per pair
Adjustable spiked feet. Adjustable spiked feet. Adjustable spiked feet. Adjustable spiked feet.

* DIN 45 500. Listening rooms reinforce bass. Thus, in most listening rooms, this reasonably indicates the audible (approximately -3dB) low frequency performance that can be achieved.
† Maximum Input Power indicated is with typical program source, providing the amplifier is clipping no more than 10% of the time.

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