Paradigm has begun shipping of its new Soundtrack System, part of the Paradigm SHIFT series. The system is a sleek, low-profile sound solution designed to complement today's ultra-thin flat panels. The system includes a 6-driver soundbar and a compact, wireless (with wired option) subwoofer. There is no installation (other than wall mounting, if desired), no complicated technical setup and no receiver required.
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The speaker's onboard user interface controls Power, Volume and Synching of the subwoofer with the soundbar. There is also a full-function remote. Easy to use IR learning capability, the Soundtrack can learn power on/off, source select, volume up/down and mute from your television's remote so that you can control both the Soundtrack system and TV with just one remote.
The 6-driver soundbar features two bass/midrange drivers, two passive radiators and two high-frequency drivers. 4-1/2" bass midrange drivers and 4" passive radiators are a mineral filled polypropylene delivering a low-mass, high-stiffness cone composition. The two high-frequency drivers feature 1" satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeters. Passive radiators promote extended lower frequencies. Driver complements are physically separated within the cabinet (left and right) for sonic clarity and channel separation.
The dual-ported subwoofer features an 8" laminated composite cone driver with a 1-1/2" high-temperature aluminum-wire voice coil. Oversized ports and driver are arranged in a perpendicular array to achieve the low-profile design with the dual ports promoting even, articulate and well timed response. The sub's Class-D amplifier delivers 100 watts RMS Sustained and 300 watts Dynamic Peak power.
The supplied snap-in feet are used for placing the soundbar on a table or credenza. For?on-wall placement, these feet snap out and the user can snap in wall brackets and can?screw them to the wall. The subwoofer may be positioned vertically in the supplied cradle or horizontally hidden away under a couch with the supplied feet attached.
The soundbar's rear panel offers digital optical and analog stereo inputs for hook-up of?Blu-ray/DVD/CD players, gaming consoles, satellite receivers and other external sources. Analog outputs are included for wired subwoofer connection. Connections can be made via the soundbar or through the television itself. Users can opt for a wireless or wired sub option.
Soundbar dimensions (without feet or brackets) H x W x D: 5" x 36" x 2-1/4" (12.9 cm x 92.3 cm x 5.8 cm) with grille. The grille is removable.
Subwoofer dimensions are: 13-3/4" x 18-1/2" x 5" (34.7 cm x 46.4 cm x 12.9 cm).
The Soundtrack System is now available from select Paradigm Dealers throughout North America and also direct from the Paradigm SHIFT website. It is available in a Black finish for $799.99.
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