PARADIGM
Paradigm Founder 120H Hybrid Floorstanding Speaker (each)
5-driver, 3-way hybrid floorstanding speaker • active bass with built-in 1000W RMS amplifier • 1" AL-MAC™ tweeter • 6" AL-MAG™ midrange • triple 8" Carbon-X unibody woofers • ARC Genesis room correction capability
Hybrid Active-Bass Founder Series Tower
Meet the Founder 120H
The Paradigm Founder 120H Hybrid Floorstanding Speaker (each) is the flagship floorstanding model in Paradigm’s Founder Series, engineered for listeners who want full-range authority, advanced room integration, and true reference-level scale. Its hybrid design combines passive midrange and treble reproduction with actively powered bass, allowing the speaker to deliver exceptional low-frequency extension and impact while preserving the refinement, openness, and control expected from a premium high-end tower.
5-Driver / 3-Way Hybrid Active Bass 1000W RMS Bass Amp ARC Genesis Ready Founder Series
For serious two-channel and high-performance theater systems, this design offers the scale of a large full-range speaker with the added control benefits of powered, room-correctable bass.
Highlights & Benefits
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Hybrid active-bass architecture — the bass system is driven by an internal 1000W RMS amplifier with up to 2000W dynamic peak output, while your external amplifier handles the midrange and treble.
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True full-range extension — with low-frequency extension down to 18Hz (DIN), this speaker reaches into subwoofer territory while maintaining the coherence of a premium floorstanding design.
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Advanced Founder Series driver platform — a 1" AL-MAC™ tweeter, a 6" AL-MAG™ midrange, and triple 8" Carbon-X unibody woofers work together for scale, detail, and dynamic control.
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Room correction built into the bass system — compatibility with ARC Genesis allows more precise bass integration with the listening room, helping improve low-frequency accuracy and balance.
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Premium cabinet and isolation engineering — Paradigm’s cabinet control, Advanced Shock-Mount™ systems, and high-rigidity structure are designed to reduce unwanted resonance and preserve clarity.
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Statement-level floorstanding performance — the Paradigm Founder 120H Hybrid Floorstanding Speaker (each) is ideal for listeners who want scale, impact, and refinement without compromising on bass control.
Technology & Design
AL-MAC™ and AL-MAG™ driver technologies — Paradigm’s ceramic-coated aluminum-magnesium tweeter and aluminum-magnesium midrange are engineered for low distortion, high speed, and excellent tonal precision through the most critical parts of the frequency range.
Powered low-frequency system — three 8" Carbon-X unibody bass drivers are managed by an internal DSP-controlled amplifier, allowing deeper extension, greater control, and more consistent bass performance than a purely passive design of comparable size.
ARC Genesis integration — built-in bass correction capability allows the speaker to adapt more effectively to real-world room conditions, which can be especially valuable in larger, open, or acoustically difficult spaces.
In a carefully matched system, the Paradigm Founder 120H Hybrid Floorstanding Speaker (each) delivers the kind of authority, ease, and low-frequency confidence that define a true flagship loudspeaker.
FAQ — Founder 120H
What makes this a hybrid speaker?
It uses active, internally amplified bass while the midrange and tweeter are driven by your external amplifier. This hybrid approach allows greater low-frequency output and control.
Does it need a separate subwoofer?
Not necessarily. With extension down to 18Hz (DIN) and three actively powered 8" woofers, it is capable of true full-range performance in many high-end systems.
What is ARC Genesis used for?
ARC Genesis is used to calibrate and optimize the speaker’s bass response for the room, helping improve low-frequency balance and integration.
What amplifier should I pair with it?
The speaker is compatible with 8-ohm amplifiers and has a recommended amplifier range of 15 to 400 watts for the passive mid/high section.
Who is this speaker best for?
It is best for listeners who want statement-level floorstanding performance with deeper bass, greater room adaptability, and less need for separate low-frequency reinforcement.
Why Buy From Us
- Expert guidance on pairing hybrid loudspeakers with the right integrated amplifier, preamp, or power amp
- Help planning room setup, bass calibration, and system matching for full-range performance
- Support from a specialty audio retailer focused on premium two-channel and home theater systems
- Trusted advice for building a reference-level listening system around serious loudspeakers
