Next Generation ParadigmÆ Reference Active Speakers

ParadigmÆ has announced the next generation of Paradigm Reference Active speaker systems. Built on the stunning success of Paradigm Reference Active products to date, these speakers incorporate the following design improvements:Amplifier power increased to 325/125w RMS bass/midrange driver section (power for high-frequency section remains at 150/50w RMS)New, even more refined electronic crossoversSensitivity increased for louder levels before clippingNew Cascadeô enclosures with more extensive bracingNew extraordinarily elegant designParadigm Reference Active speakers, says the company, are now even more precise and refined:Better sound: More neutral, natural, detailed and clear.Better imaging: More spacious and open with rock-solid localization.Better accuracy: Tighter timbral accuracy for a stunning, state-of-the-art 5.1 soundstage.Paradigm-built high-frequency drivers feature PALô pure aluminum domes, high-pressure diecast aluminum chassis, high-temperature voice-coils with ventilated aluminum formers ferrofluid-cooling and ñdamping and dual magnets.Paradigm-built bass/midrange drivers feature MLPô mica-loaded polymer cones, high-pressure diecast aluminum heatsink chassis with internal/external heatsinks and AVSô Airflow Ventilation System cooling, high-hysteresis synthetic butyl suspensions, high-temperature, multi-layer voice coils witch ventilated ApicalÆ formers and oversized magnetic assemblies.New Cascadeô enclosures use even more interlocking full-perimeter braces than previously for exceptional rigidity. High-velocity, low-noise vents are critically flared.The Active/20 has a 1-inch high-frequency driver and a 6 1/2-inch bass/midrange driver. It is available in Black Ash laminate or wood veneers of Rosenut and Light Cherry at a suggested retail of $1,650/pair (laminate) and $1,800/pair (veneer).The Active/40 has a 1-inch high-frequency driver, a 6 1/2-inch bass/midrange drier and a 6 1/2-inch bass driver. It is available in Black Ash laminate or wood veneers of Rosenut and Light Cherry at a suggested retail of $1,900/pair (laminate) and $2,100/pair (veneer).The Active/CC center channel speaker has a 1-inch high-frequency driver and two 6 1/2-inch bass/midrange drivers. It is available in brushed graphite at a suggested retail of $950 each.The Active/ADP surround speaker has two 1-inch high-frequency drivers and two 6 1/2-inch bass/midrange drivers available in Black Graphite. Suggested retail price is $1,850/pair.For more information, contact Mark Aling at 905 632 0180 oremail: maling@audiostream.com.