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AQuad Z-3BParadigm Founder 80F
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 38.2 in · 1 in = 14.66 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Paradigm |
| Model | Quad Z-3 | Paradigm Founder 80F |
| Height | 38 in | 38.2 in |
| Width | 10.5 in | 11.9 in |
| Depth | 13.4 in | 14 in |
| Weight | 41.9 lb | 52 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 5.9 in midrange (glass fibre cone), 2× 6.9 in woofer (glass fibre cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 6 in midrange (AL-MAG cone), 2× 6 in 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.