Reference Studio/100 v3 vs Aerial Acoustics 7B
The 7B's sensitivity is 86 dB against the Reference Studio/100 v3's 88 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω, and its woofer 7.1" against 7". Both share high-frequency extension (22 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,400
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About the Reference Studio/100 v3
The Paradigm Reference Studio/100 v.3 is a high-performance loudspeaker featuring a 1" aluminum-dome tweeter, a 6.5" mica-polymer-dome midrange, and three 7" filled polypropylene-cone woofers. It offers a frequency response of 44Hz-22kHz, ±2dB on-axis, with a low-frequency extension of 28Hz. The speaker is compatible with 8 ohms impedance and requires an amplifier power of 15-350W. It is praised for its excellent sound quality and value.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 44 Hz - 22 kHz
- Power Handling
- 210W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 350W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Size
- 7"
- Driver Count
- 5
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 210 × 1130 × 432 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 36.74 kg (81 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 44-22000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions