Surround 3 vs Studio ADP-590 v5
The Studio ADP-590 v5's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Surround 3's 90 dB and its woofer 7" against 5.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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The Paradigm Surround 3 is a high-performance, low-profile bi-directional surround speaker designed for affordable high-end 5.1 music and home theater systems. It delivers a 'surrounded-by-sound' experience with maximum placement flexibility, ideal for multi-purpose rooms. Featuring patented Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens technology and X-PAL™ satin-anodized pure aluminum cones for remarkable midrange clarity, extended bass, and freedom from resonances. Suitable for rear or surround channels in 5.1 or 7.1 setups, it provides enveloping, non-localized sound with crisp highs and balanced mid-bass.
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The Studio ADP-590 v5's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Surround 3's 90 dB and its woofer 7" against 5.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
The RP-502S II's sensitivity is 94 dB against the Surround 3's 90 dB and its woofer 5.25" against 5.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
The Performa3 C205's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Surround 3's 90 dB and its low-frequency extension 46 Hz against 45 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
The RP-402S's sensitivity is 93 dB against the Surround 3's 90 dB and its woofer 4" against 5.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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