Paradigm Founder series 120h, Floorstanding Loudspeakers
- Location
- AU
- Source
- StereoNET
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
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- 1d ago
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In box Paradigm 120h floor standing speakersRegretful sale due to shop closure and funds to complete cinema build.Also available Paradigm center speaker 90C, 4x polk ATI A6 surround speakers.Purchased from Hollywood cinemas Paradigm120h speakers RRP $15,999. The founders series the absolute best ...
A$13,000 is basically right on the money against the recent AUD comps: it sits just under the A$13,003 median and well inside the A$12,142 to A$13,281 interquartile band, so this reads as a fair-market ask, not a bargain or a stretch.
That makes it a sensible buy if the unit is clean, because this model is generally well regarded for its punchy, controlled bass and room-filling scale, with the 120H design giving it real flexibility for people chasing serious low-end without going fully into separate-subwoofer territory. At this price, the upside is in condition and completeness: original packaging, accessories, and a well-kept history can make it easy to justify.
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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