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Offered is „Founder 40B in Walnut (inkl. Stands)“ by Paradigm speakers as exhibit from the category „Compact Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3771945731 ends on 13.10.2026 at 06:05 o'clock.
€2,490 is fair to slightly strong for a clean pair of these, because the Founder 40B has a typical new-pair price around €2,200–€2,700 in current reviews, so a good-used example usually wants to land below that. At €2,490, this is not a steal, but it is in the reasonable zone if the condition is genuinely good and the original packaging is present.
What makes it worth considering is the speaker itself: it’s widely praised for high-end resolution, strong imaging, and a big, composed soundstage from a compact standmount, with enough sensitivity to play easily and enough bass weight to avoid sounding thin. The main buyer’s upside is getting a premium, well-built monitor-class speaker at a meaningful discount from new, so this is a solid buy if you’ve got the stands, room placement, and amplification to let it breathe.
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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