Paradigm Prestige speakers set for UK launch

By Pete Hayman
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First unveiled at the CEDIA Expo in Denver last month [September], the new Prestige Series from Canadian hi-fi speaker manufacturer Paradigm is coming to the UK and Ireland this November.

In the new range, you'll find three floorstanders (Prestige 95F, 85F and 75F); a bookshelf speaker (Prestige 15B); and two centre channels (Prestige 55C and 45C).

The new range draws on the company's 30 years of speaker-manufacturing heritage, while also implementing "new technologies and expert engineering".

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One of the technological innovations is Paradigm's own Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter Lens, which is designed to both "protect" the aluminium dome tweeter and act as a Phase Plug.

In terms of design, the Paradigm Prestige series takes on a minimalistic look based on sharp lines and "intricate detailing". The non-resonant cabinets are all handmade in Canada.

Prices range from £1300 for the Prestige 45C in Walnut/Black Walnut or £1500 in Piano Black/Midnight Cherry to £5000/£5600 for the Prestige 95F.

The other prices are: £1600/£1900 for the Prestige 15B; £1700/£1900 for the Prestige 55C; £3000/£3400 for the Prestige 75F; and £4000/£4400 for the Prestige 85F.

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Pete Hayman

Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.