SE Sub - Loudspeaker Paradigm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Powered Subwoofer
Driver Size	10 inches
Amplifier Power	300 W RMS
Frequency Response	24 Hz – 150 Hz
Enclosure Type	Sealed
Dimensions (H x W x D)	14.5 x 13.5 x 15.5 in (368 x 343 x 394 mm)
Weight	35 lb (15.9 kg)
Inputs	Line-level RCA (L/R), LFE
Outputs	Line-level RCA (L/R)
Controls	Volume, Crossover (40–150 Hz), Phase (0/180°), Auto-On/Off
Power Consumption	350 W max, < 0.5 W standby
Finish	Black Ash Vinyl
Main Features	Auto power on/off, adjustable crossover and phase, high-excursion driver
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with dry cloth, avoid liquids
Safety Precautions	Place on stable surface, keep away from moisture, ensure ventilation
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact Paradigm for service; driver replacement possible by qualified technician
General Information	Designed for home theater and music systems

Frequently Asked Questions - SE Sub Paradigm

How do I connect the SE Sub to my receiver?

Use a single RCA cable from your receiver's subwoofer pre-out (LFE) to the LFE input on the subwoofer. Alternatively, use left/right inputs for a stereo connection.

What is the best placement for the subwoofer?

Place the subwoofer in a corner or along a wall for maximum bass. Avoid placing it directly against a wall if possible, and experiment with the phase switch to integrate with your main speakers.

How do I set the crossover frequency?

Set the crossover knob to match your main speakers' low-frequency limit. For most systems, start at 80 Hz and adjust by ear or using the receiver's auto-calibration.

Why is my subwoofer not turning on?

Check the power cord and outlet. Ensure the power switch is on and the auto-on mode is enabled. If the signal level is low, increase the volume or check connections.

How do I clean the subwoofer?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use any liquid cleaners or sprays. The driver cone can be gently dusted with a brush.

What does the phase switch do?

The phase switch (0° or 180°) reverses the polarity of the subwoofer output. This helps integrate the subwoofer with your main speakers, especially if they are out of phase physically.

Can I use this subwoofer in a car?

No, the SE Sub is designed for home AC power (110-240V) and is not intended for automotive use.

What is the warranty period?

Paradigm typically offers a limited warranty of 5 years for the driver and 2 years for the amplifier. Check your local dealer for exact terms.

How do I reset the subwoofer?

Unplug the subwoofer from power for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Ensure the auto-on switch is set correctly.

Why does my subwoofer produce a humming sound?

Hum can be caused by a ground loop. Try using a different power outlet, or connect the subwoofer and receiver to the same power strip. Also, ensure the signal cables are not near power cables.

USER MANUAL SE Sub Paradigm

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Shown: SE 3, SE Center, SE Sub

Special Edition (SE) Series

"... they don't just sound like far more expensive products, they also look like 'em ... mastered the frequency spectrum from top to bottom ... belongs on anyone's short list of affordable yet high-performing speakers."

- Mark Fleischman, Home Theater

Advanced G-PAL™ Gold-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Domes Exceptionally rigid low-mass domes with treated textile suspensions ensure remarkably uniform, instantaneous power response. Elevated dome position provides better 'air' and frequency response that is smooth, pure and clear.

Die-Cast WaveGuide™ Chassis and Phase Alignment Bridge. A smooth panorama of audiophile-quality sound.

Advanced S-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Midrange and Bass/Midrange Cones with advanced Santoprene® rubber suspensions and powerful ceramic/ferite magnets. FEA-optimized, elliptical shaped suspensions allow for inaudible levels of distortion with deeper and louder bass performance than is typical in speakers at this price range. Output linearity is simply superb!

Mineral-Filled Co-Polymer Polypropylene Bass Cones with oversized magnet structures are engineered for very high power. The high-stiffness design is intensically low in distortion, allowing the bass cone to respond instantly to the starts and stops of even the leading edge of changing bass notes.

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Real Wood Veneer Cabinets! Soft edges and clean lines, even the sleek design of the soft rubber feet adds a touch of class and elegance. Grilles attach magnetically.

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"Paradigm's SE I beats out boutique brand speakers costing eight times as much." - CE Pro

Not buying a new home or the car of your dreams right now? Staying home with friends and family—connecting and being entertained? When it comes to home entertainment, if you're looking for a well-priced mix of aesthetics and competitive performance, the Paradigm SE Series is the perfect choice. Designed and engineered to be a complete music and home theater solution!

STYLE: Soft edges and clean lines! Even the subwoofer has a compact 'easy-to-live-with' footprint ... our smallest subwoofer yet!

PERFORMANCE: Combines award-winning technology from our Monitor Series and high-end 'Reference' Studio Series ... the best of both with the emphasis on affordability

QUALITY: Real wood veneer cabinets at these prices? Unheard of. But we delivered!

VALUE: Paradigm® is the #1 Brand in affordable high-end performance. And has been for more than 25 years.

Deep Impact

The SE Sub is a continuation of Paradigm's multi-year R&D effort to achieve exceptional bass performance from a compact footprint. The sonic benefits of Paradigm's digital signal processing, real-wood veneer cabinets and an unbelievable price point ... what's not to love! Gorgeous aesthetics aside, not everyone wants a high-performance subwoofer on full display so the SE Sub easily converts easily from down-firing to front-firing for use in discreet installations (see far right).

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Control Facilities:

• Auto On/Off
- Subwoofer Level
- Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency (continuously variable 35 Hz – 150 Hz); Bypass Option
- Sub/Sat Phase Alignment (Continuously variable 0^ - 180^ )
• USB Port/PBK Interface

Input Facilities:

• Line-level Input

Paradigm's Proprietary Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Design boasts sophisticated algorithms which "shape" frequency response, ensuring accurate, consistent and musical bass performance without audible distortion, even when the SE Sub is playing at its loudest levels (see graph left).

Typical Substrate Response
Paradigm's CSP Digital Signal Processing

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Optional Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit ^® digital room correction system.

Full details on page 26.

Advanced High-Power Class-D™ Amplifier delivers massive amounts of high-current power with minimal distortion: 900 watts Dynamic Peak/300 watts RVS Sustained.

Down or Forward-Firing Driver boasts Advanced CAP™ Carbon/Aramid-Fiber Polypropylene Cone. Advanced cone material combines exceptional stiffness and low mass with excellent internal damping for tremendous freedom from unwanted resonances.

Advanced Long-Travel Suspension including Nomex® Spider and Oversize Magnet Structure promote extended cone excursion while also maintaining superb control over cone movement. 1-3/8-inch (33 mm) 4-layer voice coil.

High-Pressure Die-Cast Aluminum Chassis with AVS™ Airflow Ventilation System Cooling. Large built-in ribs increase the heat dissipation surface providing forced air cooling during large musical transients and chassis convection cooling at other times. Rigid aluminum controls flexing and ringing and since aluminum is non magnetic, also eliminates stray magnetic loss.

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Seamless system matching of Paradigm freestanding and custom products. Shown: SE Sub with in-wall AWS 250.

SE Sub

Simplicity and elegance in form and function ... the SE SUB is king of affordable compact lifestyle subwoofers ... and don't underestimate the power behind the throne ... this royal may be small, but with 900 watts Dynamic Peak power and 300 watts RMS Sustained, it can hold court with the best of them!

SE Series	SE1 SE CENTER SE3
Design	2-driver, 2-way bookshot/stand-mounted	4-driver, 5-way center channel	4-driver, 2-1/2-way floorstanding
Crossover	2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz	2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.1 kHz;2nd-order electro-acoustic at 300 Hz	2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz;2nd-order electro-acoustic at 600 Hz
High-Frequency Driver	25-mm (1 in) G-PAI TM dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled	25-mm (1 in) C-PAI TM dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled	25-mm (1 in) G-PAI TM dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled
Midrange Driver	n/a	89-mm (3-1/2 in) S-PAI TM cone, (1 in) voice-coil, GRIPTM chassis	n/a
Bass/Midrange Driver	140-mm (3-1/2 in) S-PAI TM cone, 38-mm (1-1/2 in) voice coil, GRIPTM chassis	n/a	140-mm (3-1/2 in) S-PAI TM cone, 25-mm (1 in) voice-coil, GRIPTM chassis
Bass Driver(s)	n/a	Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in) voice-coil, GRIPTM chassis	Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in) voice-coil, GRIPTM chassis
Low-Frequency Extension*	45 Hz (DIN)	50 Hz (DIN)	40 Hz (DIN)
Frequency Response: On-Axis3d Off-Axis	±2 dB from 70 Hz - 20 kHz±2 dB from 70 Hz - 15 kHz	±2 dB from 75 Hz - 20 kHz±2 dB from 75 Hz - 17 kHz	±2 dB from 60 Hz - 20 kHz±2 dB from 60 Hz - 15 kHz
Sensitivity - Room/Anechoic	88 dB/85 dB	91 dB/98 dB	93 dB/90 dB
Suitable Amplifier Power Range	15 - 120 watts	15 - 130 watts	15 - 200 watts
Maximum Input Power†	75 watts	100 watts	140 watts
Impedance	Compatible with 8 ohms	Compatible with 8 ohms	Compatible with 8 ohms
Height, Width, Depth (includes spikes on floorstanding model)	27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 21.6 cm11-1/2 in x 6-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in	17.8 cm x 41.5 cm x 24.1 cm7 in x 12-1/2 in x 9-1/2 in	86.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 25.4 cm34 in x 5-1/2 in x 10 in
Weight (unpacked)	5.3 kg/12.9 lb each	9.4 kg/20.7 lb each	16.7 kg/36.9 lb each
Paradigm * Stand	S-30	n/a	n/a
Finishes	Black Gloss, Rosenut	Black Gloss, Rosenut	Black Gloss, Rosenut

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	SE SUB
Design	Single high excursion driver, configurable down-firing/front-firing driver, sealed enclosure, patented built-in Ultra-Class-DTM power amplifier, USB port/FBK Interface
Amplifier: High-Current, Discrete Output	900 watts Dynamic. Peaky300 walls RMS Sustained
Amplifier Design Features	Auto on/off, soft clipping
Bass Driver	254 mm (10 in) CAPTM conc. oversize ceramic/ferrite magnets, 50 mm (2 in) 4-layer voice-coil, dual Nomex® spiders, AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis
Low-Frequency Extension*	24 Hz (DIN)
Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency	Variable 35 Hz - 150 Hz; Bypass option
Sub/Sat Phase Alignment	Variable 0° 180°
Line-Level Inputs	RCA (L/R-Mono) for L/R Line-Out or Sub-Out/LFE-Out of receiver/processor or other line-level source
Height, Width, Depth (height includes feet; depth includes grille and amplifier)NOTE: feet must be used in every installation	28.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm11-1/2 in x 11 in x 11 in
Weight (unpacked)	6.4 kg/14.1 lb each
Finishes	Black Gloss, Roscut