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Paradigm® Signature Series 8" Rear/Surround Speaker

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Signature ADP3

At a Glance

Product Dimensions 13.25"h x 14.13"w x 7.5"d

Paradigm® Signature Series 8" Rear/Surround Speaker with P-Be™ Pure-Beryllium tweeter domes and Co-PAL™ Cobalt-Infused Anodized Pure-Aluminum midrange conesRead More

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Product Overview

Product Overview

The finest speakers in the world are a medium for the music, an open window on the original performance. They take us from the mundane to the magical, beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary. They are a reflection of character. Not the sonic character of the speaker, since speakers claiming to be the finest must be devoid of acoustic personality. Rather, the finest speakers deliver an intimate unfolding of the songwriter’s mood, the composer’s message, the director’s vision. They allow us to feel the music, hear the magic, and see through the mind’s eye, into the very heart of the performance.   For the ultimate in music and home theater, there is no more sonically coherent choice than Paradigm Reference Signature … revealing everything the artist intended.
  • P-Be™ Pure-Beryllium Tweeter Domes. Pure beryllium was chosen for its exceptional thermal, physical and mechanical properties: lighter than diamond or aluminum with unmatched rigidity. Response is instantaneous and extraordinarily uniform. Elevating the dome promoted optimal off-axis dispersion.
  • ARB™ Aperiodic Resonance Breakup Fins. Die-cast aluminum fins in rear damping chamber capture and quickly disperse residual internal resonances, rendering them inert.
  • Co-PAL™ Cobalt-Infused Anodized Pure-Aluminum Midrange Cones. Combine high stiffness-to-mass with superior internal damping for an even greater degree of accuracy. The result is smooth, uncolored frequency response.
  • Dual ATC™ Asymmetrical Tapered Channels. Precision die-cast aluminum chamber with tapered dual interior channels provide optimal volume. The asymmetrical design dissipates the back wave while the center of the chamber is direct-coupled to the huge magnet structure, providing an efficient thermal escape path for heat generated by the voice coil. Strategically positioned cooling fins on the rear of the chamber transfer heat away from the motor.
  • Injection-Molded Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Bass Cones. The mineral content, now 30%, and the injection-molding process have resulted in a far more rigid cone. The improvements reveal a dramatic increase in repeatability as well as consistency of performance.
  • Premium Finishes. Signature Series enclosures are enhanced by a choice of two stunning wood veneer finishes — Cherry and Piano Black.
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Specification Sheet
Specifications

General Specs

Product Weight (lbs.)26.0000
Connector TypeBinding Posts
ColorCherry; Black
Depth (in.)7.5
Width (in.)14.13
Height (in.)13.25
Impedance8 ohms
Enclosure Type5-driver, 3-way surround / rear
Maximum Power Handling (Watts)180

Construction

Tweeter Composition:Beryllium
Midrange Size:4" x 2
Midrange Composition:Co-PAL™ Cone, Ferro-Fluid Damped / Cooled

Specifications

Sensitivity:89 dB