Paradigm Signature S1
Best premium audio for discerning home listening experiences.
These ultra-compact bookshelf speakers punch well above their weight, delivering a surprisingly large soundstage and detailed audio. While they offer impressive performance for their size and price, they are best suited for smaller rooms where their limitations in deep bass extension are less noticeable.
$1199.00
Who it's for
- Audiophiles desiring uncompromised sonic clarity and precision in their listening space.
- Discerning individuals who appreciate luxurious craftsmanship and elegant visual integration.
- Music lovers seeking an expansive, lifelike auditory experience from compact speakers.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious consumers or those new to the high-fidelity audio market.
- Users with entry-level receivers or limited budgets for supporting audio components.
- Bass enthusiasts or listeners expecting full-range sound without additional subwoofers.
Performance breakdown
High-Frequency Clarity
The P-Be dome tweeter delivers exceptional detail and shimmering, transparent highs.
Cabinet Resonance Control
Non-resonant construction ensures the sound remains clean and free of coloration.
Mid-Bass Precision
The Co-PAL cone provides tight, articulate response for a compact driver.
Amplifier Versatility
Wide power handling makes these speakers compatible with most high-quality amplifiers.
Spatial Imaging
Compact dimensions create a precise, focused soundstage for intimate listening environments.
Build Craftsmanship
Canadian engineering and premium finishes reflect a high standard of manufacturing.
Key Specs
Design
2-driver, 2-way ultra-compact bookshelf / stand-mounted
Crossover
3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.1 kHz
High Frequency Driver
25-mm (1 in) P-Be™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, rear damping chamber with ARB™ fins and integrated heatsink, dual super-neodymium ring magnets, die-cast heatsink chassis, IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™
Frequency Response On-Axis
±2dB from 65 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency Response 30° Off-Axis
±2dB from 65 Hz - 20 kHz
Mid/Bass Frequency Driver
155-mm (6 in) Co-PAL™ cone, overmolded NLC™ surround, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) split voice-coil, super-neodymium ring magnet, integrated AVS™ baffle / die-cast heatsink chassis
Sensitivity Room / Anechoic
90 dB / 87 dB
Low Frequency Extension
43 Hz (DIN)
Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 - 175 watts
Maximum Input Power
100 watts
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