Reference-Level Precision in a Compact Footprint.
The Paradigm Founder 40B is the premier stand-mount loudspeaker in the Founder platform, engineered for audiophiles who demand uncompromising sonic realism in spaces where floorstanding speakers may not be suitable.
Designed to conquer the acoustic challenges of modern living spaces, the Founder 40B combines advanced waveguiding, driver isolation, and cabinet bracing to deliver breathtaking spatial imaging, rich texture, and surprising bass extension down to 41Hz.
Cutting-Edge Acoustic Engineering:
AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome Tweeter: Combines Aluminum, Magnesium, and Ceramic materials to achieve exceptional stiffness, ultra-low mass, and natural anti-resonance properties. Paired with Paradigm’s proprietary Oblate Spheroid Waveguide (OSW™) and metal Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens, output is focused directly into the listening area.
AL-MAG™ Mid/Bass Driver: The 6” ultra-high-excursion driver utilizes a 1.5” high-temp multi-layered voice coil and Gen3 ART™ Surround to reproduce human vocals and acoustic instruments with breathtaking speed, realism, and dynamic power.
SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation System: The mid/bass driver is mechanically decoupled from the cabinet enclosure via a specialized shock-mount hardware system, preventing motor vibrations from exciting cabinet walls.
Faceted Cabinet & Cascade Fusion Bracing: The beautifully angled cabinet geometry works alongside internal structural bracing to eliminate internal standing waves and prevent cabinet coloration.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN:2-driver, 2-way stand-mounted, ported enclosure
CROSSOVER: 2nd order electro-acoustic at 1.6 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ON-AXIS):±2dB from 69 Hz - 23 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (30° OFF-AXIS): ±2dB from 69 Hz - 20 kHz
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1” (25mm) AL-MAC™ Ceramic Dome with OSW™ Waveguide & Metal PPA™ Lens
MID/BASS FREQUENCY DRIVER: 6” (152mm) Ultra-High-Excursion AL-MAG™ Cone with Metal PPA™ Lens, Gen3 ART™ Surround & SHOCK-MOUNT™
SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC:92 dB / 89 dB
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION: 41 Hz (DIN)
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE: 15 - 150 Watts
MAXIMUM INPUT POWER: 120 Watts
IMPEDANCE: Compatible with 8 ohms
DIMENSIONS: (HXWXD)37.1 cm x 19.7 cm x 29.8 cm
WEIGHT:11.3 kg (25 lbs) / Each
FINISHES:Gloss Black, Walnut