SA-15R-SM v.3

Paradigm® Reference

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Single speaker system with stereo L/R inputs, 3-driver, 2 x 2-way in-ceiling / in-wall, GRIP™ chassis / mounting bracket

Overview

A DISAPPEARING ACT THAT'S TOUGH FOR THE COMPETITION TO FOLLOW!
It’s not often that Paradigm makes a fuss about removing something from a speaker but this is one of those times. The whole point of ceiling speakers is in the aesthetic. When customers choose Paradigm in-ceilings, it’s a given they want to hear great sound, they just don’t want to see it. We complied, making our virtually invisible in-ceiling bezels even less visible across the SA Series in-ceiling lineup. The odd time your customer looks up at the ceiling, there won’t be much to see … which is exactly
what they’re looking for!

MODEL ENHANCEMENTS

NEW! Thinner, Sleeker Bezels with more transparent scrim for a cleaner, disappearing aesthetic with increased sonic transparency.

NEW! Convex Grille Design. Minimizes edge diffraction resulting in much wider sound dispersion, important for those sitting off axis.

Full-Perimeter Bracket Design. Unlike typical mounting ears, brackets cover the full diameter or height and width of the speaker chassis to effectively sandwich and strengthen the area around the mounting hole.

State-of-the-Art G-PAL™ Gold-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Domes. Ferro-fluid cooled and damped. Exceptionally rigid, low-mass domes with treated textile suspensions ensure extremely uniform and instantaneous high-frequency response.

State-of-the-Art S-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Cones. High stiffness-to-mass ratio. Outstanding internal damping. The result? Remarkable midrange clarity, superb extended bass and tremendous freedom from unwanted resonances and distortions.

State-of-the-Art Mineral-Filled Co-Polymer Polypropylene Bass Cones. Highly damped and tremendously rigid for tight, well-defined and deep low-frequency response with a weight and authority that does justice to music and movies.

High-Pressure Ultra-Rigid™ Die-Cast Aluminum Chassis and Mounting Brackets (selected models). Dramatic reduction in resonances and standing waves. Aluminum chassis also serves as a very effective heatsink.

High-Strength GRIP™ Glass-Reinforced Injection-Molded Polymer Chassis and Mounting Brackets (selected models). Increased strength and the rigid design reduce the problems associated with structural flexibility mentioned earlier in this catalog.

Paradigm has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information, but cannot be responsible for typographical or photographic errors. Refer to actual cut-out templates packed with each speaker before attempting to cut any holes.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS
Design	Single speaker system with stereo L/R inputs, 3-driver, 2 x 2-way in-ceiling / in-wall, GRIP™ chassis / mounting bracket
Crossover	3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5 kHz
High-Frequency Drivers	Two 25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ domes, die-cast heatsink faceplate
Bass / Midrange Driver	210-mm (8 in) S-PAL™ cone, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice-coil, GRIP™ chassis
Low-Frequency Extension*	37 Hz (DIN)
Frequency Response: On-Axis 30° Off-Axis	±2 dB from 58 Hz - 22 kHz ±2 dB from 58 Hz - 17 kHz
Sensitivity - Room / Anechoic	92 dB / 88 dB
Suitable Amplifier Power Range	15 - 160 watts Mono; 15 - 80 watts / channel Stereo Input
Maximum Input Power†	100 watts Mono; 50 watts / channel Stereo Input
Impedance	Compatible with 4 ohms Mono; 8 ohms / channel Stereo Input
External Dimensions: (D or H x W)	22.6 cm 8-15/16 in
Minimum Mounting Depth**	9.0 cm 3-1/2 in
Cutout Dimensions: (D or H x W)	20.0 cm 7-14/16 in
Minimum Internal Volume Required	20 L / 0.70 cu ft
Weight (unpacked)	5.0 kg / 11 lb each
Finish	White, paintable
Pre-Construction Bracket (sold sep.)	PB-8R; retrofit included