Bookshelf Speakers — Paradigm Electronics Founder 40B

The Paradigm Founder 40B is a bookshelf speaker from the Canadian brand's Founder range, which sits below the top Persona series as a more accessible line. In Paradigm's bookshelf hierarchy the Founder models rank above the Premier range, home to the Premier 200B.

Key specs that matter

The Founder 40B covers 69 Hz to 23 kHz within 2 dB. Sensitivity is 92 dB, a high figure for this price tier, and nominal impedance is 8 ohms. Paradigm recommends amplifiers from 15 to 150 W. The cabinet measures 36.8 x 19.7 x 32.0 cm and weighs 11.3 kg.

Pairing

With that sensitivity and an easy 8 ohm load, the Founder 40B pairs well with a low or medium-powered integrated amplifier, and it asks for no unusual current. That leaves a wide choice of amplifiers for most systems.

Alternatives

The Paradigm Persona B is the bookshelf model from the top range above, built with more developed driver technology.