Next Generation ParadigmÆ Reference Studio Series

ParadigmÆ has announced the next generation Paradigm Reference Studio Series. Built on the resounding acceptance of Paradigm Reference products to date, these speakers incorporate the following design improvements:New Cascadeô enclosures with more extensive bracingNew more precise crossoversNew extraordinarily elegant designStudio Series speakers, according to the company, are now even more precise and refined:Better sound: More neutral, natural detailed and clearBetter imaging: More spacious and open with more precise localizationBetter accuracy: Tighter timbral accuracy for a dramatically superior 5.1 soundstageParadigm-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 damping and dual magnets.Paradigm-built midrange, bass/midrange and bass drivers feature MLPô mica-loaded polymer cones (mineral-filled polypropylene cones in bass drivers), high-pressure diecast aluminum heat sink chassis with internal/external heat sinks and AVSô Airflow Ventilation System cooling, high-hysteresis synthetic butyl suspensions, high temperature, multi-layer voice coils with ventilated Apicalô formers and oversized magnetic assemblies.New Cascadeô enclosures use even more interlocking full-perimeter braces for exceptional rigidity. High-velocity, low noise vents are critically flared. Dividing networks use close-tolerance, high power components in frequency- and phase-corrected quasi-Butterworth configurations.The Studio/20 has a 25mm high-frequency driver and a 170mm bass/midrange driver. Available finishes are Black Ash, Rosenut and Light Cherry, available in Laminate or Wood Veneer. Suggested retail is $700/pair (laminate) and $850/pair (veneer).The Studio/40 has a 25mm high-frequency driver, a 170mm bass/midrange driver and a 170mm bass driver. Available finishes are Black Ash, Rosenut and Light Cherry, available in Laminate or Wood Veneer. Suggested retail is $900/pair (laminate) and $1,100/pair (veneer).The Studio/60 has a 25mm high-frequency driver, a 170mm bass/midrange driver and a 170mm bass driver. Available finishes are Black Ash, Rosenut and Light Cherry, available in Laminate or Wood Veneer. Suggested retail is $1,150/pair (laminate) and $1,400/pair (veneer).The Studio/80 has a 25mm high-frequency driver, a 215mm bass/midrange driver and a 215mm bass driver. Available finishes are Black Ash, Rosenut and Light Cherry, available in Laminate or Wood Veneer. Suggested retail is $1,500/pair (laminate) and $1,800/pair (veneer).The Studio/100 has a 25mm high-frequency driver, a 170mm midrange driver and two 215mm bass drivers. Available finishes are Black Ash, Rosenut and Light Cherry, available in Laminate or Wood Veneer. Suggested retail is $1,900/pair (laminate) and $2,200/pair (veneer).The Studio/CC center speaker has a 25mm high-frequency driver, and two 170mm bass/midrange drivers. It is available in Brushed Graphite at a suggested retail of $500.The Studio/ADP surround speaker has two 25mm high-frequency drivers and two 170mm bass/midrange drivers. It is available in Brushed Graphite or White at a suggested retail price of $900/pair.For more information, contact Mark Aling at 905 632 0180 oremail: maling@audiostream.com.