Founder 90C vs Bowers & Wilkins HTM71 S3
The HTM71 S3's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Founder 90C's 88 dB and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 55 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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The Paradigm Founder 90C is a premium 3-way center channel speaker featuring dual 7" CARBON-X bass drivers, a 6" AL-MAG midrange, and a dual-concentric tweeter/midrange array. Its sealed enclosure with passive radiators delivers tight bass response, while the proprietary driver technologies ensure exceptional clarity across frequencies.
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The HTM71 S3's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Founder 90C's 88 dB and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 55 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
The Performa3 C208's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Founder 90C's 88 dB and its woofer 8" against 7". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
The CI Pro P5 LCR v2's sensitivity is 94 dB against the Founder 90C's 88 dB and its woofer 6.5" against 7". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
The R6 Meta's impedance is 4Ω against the Founder 90C's 8Ω and its woofer 6.5" against 7". Both share sensitivity (88 dB) and ways (3).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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