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Aangeboden: 12 inch woofer ophanging pdr-12. Formaat: 12 inch. Materiaal: foam. Paradigm verkoopt zelf geen randen en is nauwelijks te vinden. 2 Stuks beschikbaar voor 29 euro per stuk. Helaas werk ik
Nieuwe/parts-only condition makes this one more of a service buy than a normal finished-subwoofer purchase, and at €29 it sits well below the €107 25th percentile for recent comparable listings. That makes it a strong bargain if the driver and surround are genuinely the only issues and the rest of the unit is intact.
Paradigm’s PDR-12 is a well-liked older budget sub line with solid bass output for the money, so a low-cost surround repair can be worthwhile for a DIYer or anyone with a matching cabinet. The upside is obvious if the cone, amp, and cabinet are healthy; just confirm the exact failure, because a cheap surround job is only a deal when the rest of the sub is worth saving.
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Paradigm Electronics was founded in 1982 in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, by Scott Bagby, a pioneering loudspeaker designer, and Jerry VanderMarel, a consumer electronics veteran. With input from Jerry's brother Bill, they revolutionized speaker design by integrating scientific acoustics research from the National Research Council of Canada and rigorous listening tests. From humble beginnings, Paradigm rapidly expanded, opening its Paradigm Advanced Research Center in 1993 and earning early accolades like the 1990 Best Price/Value Award, cementing its innovative heritage.
The brand focuses primarily on high-performance loudspeakers, including iconic models like the Atom and Monitor series, alongside premium lines such as Signature. Paradigm controls its entire production process in a massive 225,000-square-foot facility outside Toronto, manufacturing drivers, cabinets, and components in-house for unmatched precision. While best known for freestanding and architectural speakers, it has ventured into electronics through sister brands like Anthem, emphasizing value-driven hi-fi without straying into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Paradigm holds a strong mid-to-high-end position in the global market, renowned for delivering audiophile-grade sound at accessible prices. A bestseller across six continents, it commands significant shares in freestanding (No. 6) and architectural speakers among top integrators. Repurchased by founder Scott Bagby in 2019, Paradigm upholds its commitment to the "Paradigm Sound"—transparent, dynamic audio that punches above its weight, appealing to discerning buyers seeking Canadian craftsmanship over boutique exclusivity.
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