The Paradigm Prestige and Founder line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 8 models, from the Paradigm Prestige 15B and Paradigm Prestige 2000SW to the Paradigm Founder 40B, Paradigm Founder 80F and Paradigm Founder 100F. Ratings run from 2.5/5 to 4.6/5. Of these, 7 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
More from this brand: every Paradigm speaker ranked.
Generation by generation
Prestige 15B to Founder 40B
The Paradigm Founder 40B replaced the Paradigm Prestige 15B. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Prestige 15B | Founder 40B |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.5” X-PAL woofer, 1” X-PAL dome tweeter | 6” AL-MAG woofer; 1” AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter with waveguide |
| Sensitivity | 87dB anechoic | 89dB anechoic, 92dB in-room |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68.8Hz | 69.6Hz |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Paradigm Prestige and Founder are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Paradigm Prestige and Founder, from the Paradigm Prestige 15B and Paradigm Prestige 2000SW to the Paradigm Founder 40B, Paradigm Founder 80F and Paradigm Founder 100F.
What replaced the Paradigm Prestige 15B?
The Paradigm Founder 40B replaced the Paradigm Prestige 15B. It is rated 4.1/5, against 3.5/5 for the Paradigm Prestige 15B.