Founder 100F vs Prestige 85F
The Prestige 85F's woofer is 6.5" against the Founder 100F's 7" and its low-frequency extension 29 Hz against 26 Hz. Both share sensitivity (93 dB) and impedance (8Ω).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,800
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About the Founder 100F
The Paradigm Founder 100F is a high-performance 3-way, 5-driver floorstanding speaker designed for audiophiles seeking detailed and dynamic sound. It features Paradigm's advanced driver technologies including an AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter with a waveguide and Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) lens, a 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver with PPA lens, and three 7-inch Ultra-High Excursion CARBON-X woofers with Active Ridge Technology surrounds. The cabinet is heavily braced and ported for deep bass extension and minimal resonance. It offers a frequency response of ±2dB from 42 Hz to 23 kHz, sensitivity of 93 dB (anechoic), and is compatible with amplifiers from 15 to 350 watts. The speaker weighs 72 lbs each and comes in finishes including Piano Black, Black Walnut, Midnight Cherry, and Walnut.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 26 Hz - 23 kHz
- Power Handling
- 250W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 350W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 7"
- Driver Count
- 5
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.1 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 328 × 1065 × 409 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 32.7 kg (72 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Piano Black, Black Walnut, Midnight Cherry, Walnut
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 93 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 26-23000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions