Paradigm Surround 3
Best surround speakers for creating an immersive home theater soundstage.
These bi-directional speakers excel at expanding your soundstage, turning a standard living room into a truly immersive theater. While their unique design requires a bit more thought during installation, the payoff is a level of midrange clarity and high-end detail that makes your favorite films feel massive.
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Who it's for
- Movie buffs seeking a truly cinematic and immersive soundstage
- Home theater enthusiasts building a cohesive Paradigm speaker system
- Design-conscious homeowners wanting high-end audio with modern aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Renters or homeowners with limited space for specialized speaker mounting
- Budget-focused shoppers prioritizing value over high-fidelity performance
- Minimalists avoiding the complexity of a full surround sound system
Performance breakdown
Soundstage Immersion
Bi-directional design creates a massive, enveloping atmosphere for home theater.
High Frequency Clarity
PPA lens technology delivers exceptionally smooth and detailed treble response.
Midrange Precision
X-PAL aluminum cones provide clean, articulate vocals and dialogue.
Placement Versatility
Compact, flexible form factor adapts easily to challenging room layouts.
Bass Extension
Solid low-end reach for a surround speaker, though dedicated subwoofers excel.
Build Integrity
Robust GRIP chassis ensures vibration-free performance during high-output playback.
Key Specs
DESIGN
4-driver, 2-way bi-directional surround/rear
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
±2dB from 90 Hz - 20 kHz
LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION
45 Hz
SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC (DIN)
90 dB / 87 dB
CROSSOVER
2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz
HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVER
Two 1” (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter (PPA™) Lens
MID/BASS FREQUENCY DRIVER
Two 5-1/2" (140mm) X-PAL™ cones, 1" (25mm) voice-coils, oversize ceramic / ferrite magnets, GRIP™ chassis
SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE
15 - 175 watts
MAXIMUM INPUT POWER
120 watts
IMPEDANCE
Compatible with 8 ohms
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