Paradigm Founder 40BvsQuad Z-1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Quad |
| Model | Paradigm Founder 40B | Quad Z-1 |
| Height | 368 mm | 383 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 219 mm |
| Depth | 320 mm | 283 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 69 Hz | 56 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 40–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,200 / pair | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.