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AQuad S-1BParadigm Premier 100B
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 285 mm (28.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.96 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Paradigm |
| Model | Quad S-1 | Paradigm Premier 100B |
| Height | 285 mm | 283 mm |
| Width | 156 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 239 mm |
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 5.85 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (X-PAL dome), 1× 140 mm mid-bass (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 15–130 W |
| MAP (USD) | $799 / pair | $798 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | paradigm.com ↗ |
| 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.