The Paradigm Founder 80F ranks #75 out of 139 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Paradigm
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#75 Paradigm Founder 80F: $3,799.98 per pair Estimated Crutchfield eBay
Smaller model: the Paradigm Founder 40B (rated 4.1/5).
Larger models: the Paradigm Founder 100F (ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5) and the Paradigm Founder 120H (ranked higher, estimated 4.6/5).
Pros: Advanced AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter with Oblate Spherical Waveguide (OSW) delivers broad, even directivity. Down-firing port architecture provides consistent room boundary integration and clean low-frequency extension.
Cons: Direct on-axis treble response carries an energetic top end that measures smoothest when positioned with little or no toe-in (15 to 30 degrees off-axis).
How it compares: Just above it: PSB Imagine T54 - $1201 cheaper, 4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: SVS Ultra Evolution Tower - $2300 cheaper, 6Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 500Hz, 1800Hz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 38.2”H x 11.7”W x 14”D (971 x 298 x 356 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter with OSW waveguide, 6” (152mm) AL-MAG mid-bass, 2 x 6” (152mm) CARBON-X woofers |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/- 2dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms compatible |
| Sensitivity | 93dB in-room, 90dB anechoic (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 52 lbs (23.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, down-firing port |
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