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Aus unserer Vorführung verkaufen wir diesen kompakten Standlautsprecher in edlem Finish mit überragendem Klang. Unsere Referenz in dieser Klasse!
PARADIGM Founder 80 F (Paar)
Hochglanz Midnight Cherry. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Mit ges. Gewährleistung und OVP.
Abmessungen: Höhe 97,1 cm x Breite 29,8 cm x Tiefe 35,6 cm
Konzept: 3-Wege, Downfire-Bassreflexport
Hochtöner: ferrofluidgekühlte 25-mm-Kalotte Aluminium/Magnesium/Keramik-Composite mit akustischer Linse sowie Waveguide („AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with Oblate Spheroid Waveguide and Perforated Phase-Aligning“)
Mitteltöner: Konus, 152 mm aus Aluminium/Magnesium, akustische Linse aus perforiertem Metall („Ultra-High-Excursion AL-MAG™ Cone with Perforated Phase-Aligning Lens“)
Tieftöner: 2 x 152-mm-Konus, bestehend aus Karbongewebe (Ultra-HighExcursion CARBON-X™ Unibody Cone)
Frequenzgang: 50 Hz – 23 kHz (±2dB)
Bass Extension: 28 Hz (nach DIN)
Empfindlichkeit: 90 dB
Gewicht: 23,6 kg / Stück
Sonstiges: gefederte Outtriggers zum Aufstellen sowie höhenverstellbare Spikes im Lieferumfang
Garantie: 2 Jahre
Against the local used-market anchor, €3,900 sits well above the €1,677 median and even above the €6,408 75th percentile only if this were a more complete retail-package; as listed, it reads ambitious for a demo pair unless the condition and provenance are excellent. It is not a bargain at this level, but it can still be fair if the showroom history is clean and the cosmetics are close to mint.
The appeal here is straightforward: these are respected floorstanders with real bass authority, fine detail, and enough scale to make serious systems feel big and controlled. Demo stock can be a plus if it means low wear, known history, and immediate availability; the key check is that both speakers, grilles, and any factory accessories are present, since the value case depends on a truly clean, complete pair.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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