Paradigm’s Flagship Hybrid Loudspeaker with Room-Corrected Active Bass
The Paradigm Persona 9H Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Single) combines a passive pure-beryllium midrange and tweeter section with four internally amplified 8.5-inch woofers, creating a reference loudspeaker with extraordinary clarity, scale, and low-frequency authority. Its Truextent® beryllium drivers reveal fine musical textures with exceptional speed and transparency, while the active acoustic-suspension bass system extends response down to an impressive 15Hz.
Anthem Room Correction measures the interaction between the speaker and listening environment, then applies precise DSP optimization to the powered bass section for smoother, more accurate low-frequency performance. Designed, engineered, and built in Canada, the Paradigm Persona 9H Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Single) is equally suited to world-class two-channel systems and uncompromising home theaters.
Highlights & Benefits
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Hybrid Active-Bass Architecture — Internal amplification powers all four woofers while your external amplifier drives the passive beryllium midrange and tweeter.
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Anthem Room Correction — Included ARC technology measures the room and optimizes low-frequency response for smoother, more accurate bass at the listening position.
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Pure Beryllium Tweeter and Midrange — Matching Truextent® diaphragms provide exceptional transient speed, tonal continuity, and extremely low coloration.
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Four 8.5-Inch X-PAL™ Woofers — Front- and rear-mounted active drivers deliver powerful, controlled bass with a specified 15Hz low-frequency extension.
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High 96dB Room Sensitivity — The powered bass section reduces the workload placed on the external amplifier while supporting effortless dynamics and output.
Technology & Design
Truextent® Pure Beryllium High-Frequency Driver — The 1-inch beryllium dome incorporates ferro-fluid damping and cooling, an FEA-optimized pole-piece assembly, and Paradigm’s PPA™ phase-aligning lens for smooth, controlled dispersion.
Truextent® Beryllium Midrange Driver — A 7-inch pure-beryllium diaphragm combines with an Inverse Differential Drive neodymium motor, high-temperature voice coil, PPA™ lens, and SHOCK-MOUNT™ isolation system.
Active X-PAL™ Bass System — Four 8.5-inch ultra-high-excursion aluminum woofers use Differential Drive motors, dual voice coils, ART™ surrounds, and dedicated DSP-controlled internal amplification.
ARC-Optimized Acoustic-Suspension Enclosure — The sealed active-bass design works with Anthem Room Correction to reduce room-related peaks and improve extension, definition, and consistency throughout the listening area.
FAQ — Paradigm Persona 9H Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Single)
Is the Persona 9H sold individually or as a pair?
This listing is for one loudspeaker. Two speakers must be ordered to create a conventional stereo pair.
Does the Persona 9H still require an external amplifier?
Yes. The internal amplification powers only the four bass drivers. A compatible external power amplifier or integrated amplifier is required for the passive midrange and tweeter section.
Does each speaker require AC power?
Yes. Because the Persona 9H contains an active powered bass system, each loudspeaker must be connected to a suitable grounded AC outlet using its supplied power cord.
How does Anthem Room Correction work with the Persona 9H?
The included calibrated microphone and ARC software measure the speaker’s bass response in the room. ARC then creates correction filters for the active low-frequency section to improve bass accuracy and integration.
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