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AQuad Z-3BParadigm Founder 80F
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 970 mm (97.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.58 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Paradigm |
| Model | Quad Z-3 | Paradigm Founder 80F |
| Height | 965 mm | 970 mm |
| Width | 267 mm | 301 mm |
| Depth | 340 mm | 356 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 150 mm midrange (glass fibre cone), 2× 175 mm woofer (glass fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm midrange (AL-MAG cone), 2× 152 mm woofer (CARBON-X cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 60–250 W | 15–220 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,499 / pair | $3,800 / 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.