Loudspeakers: Paradigm’s PV Series – Performance Meets Value

Paradigm Electronics just introduced its new PV series of in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, launching the line with four high-performance models: the PV-50R, PV-60R, PV-150, and PV-160. The new entries are consistent with Paradigm’s history of high-quality speakers at affordable prices.

Since walls and ceilings are flexible by nature, typical in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are prone to uncontrolled resonances and standing waves that distort sound; resulting in bass that sounds bloated, lacking definition, clarity, neutrality, and imaging. The high-strength injection-molded ribbed-polymer mounting system on the PV series of speakers increases wall rigidity by “sandwiching” and strengthening the area around the mounting hole. Unwanted resonances and standing waves are dramatically reduced.

The PV-150 and PV-160 are smaller 2-driver, 2-way models, and the PV-50R and PV-60R are larger 2-driver, 2-way models with coaxially mounted high frequency drivers. In Paradigm's bass/midrange drivers, the PV-50R and PV-150 have 5-1/2” mineral-filled polypropylene cones while the PV-60R and PV-160 have 6-1/2” mineral-filled polypropylene cones – delivering neutral and detailed midrange performance with smooth, extended bass response. For the high frequencies, the textured pure silk domes with ferro-fluid cooling promote clear, extended response, with superb transparency and spaciousness.

The more affordable PV Series speakers are designed and engineered to provide you with a good-looking, yet unobtrusive and versatile way to enjoy both high-performance distributed audio and high-quality home theater sound. Whether you are a qualified installer or prefer to do-it-yourself, Paradigm's PV Series speakers are easy to install, and designed for quick and easy “drop-in” into existing walls and ceilings. PB preinstallation brackets are also available for new home construction.

The speakers' measure:

• PV-50R – 7 3/4" in diameter with 2 3/4" needed for mounting depth. MSRP: $149/pair
  
• PV-60R – 9” in diameter with 3” needed for mounting depth. MSRP: $189/pair
  
• PV-150 – 10 3/8“ x 7 3/8” with 2 5/16” needed for mounting depth. MSRP: $149/pair
  
• PV-160 – 9 15/16” x 6 15/16” with 2 9/16” needed for mounting depth. MSRP: $189/pair
  

The new PV Series speakers offer paintable grilles to match any décor.

For more information on Paradigm, please visit www.paradigm.com.