Signature III vs Paradigm Prestige 85F
The Prestige 85F's low-frequency extension is 29 Hz against the Signature III's 20 Hz and its woofer 6.5" against 10". Both share sensitivity (93 dB) and impedance (8Ω).
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The Legacy Audio Signature III is a premium floorstanding speaker system designed with 8 drivers arranged in a 4-way configuration. It includes a 4-inch ribbon tweeter, a 1.25-inch soft textile dome midrange, dual 7-inch midwoofers (Kevlar and polypropylene), and three 10-inch treated paper subwoofers. The system uses a dynamically stabilized low frequency alignment to deliver deep, controlled bass with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 30 kHz (+/- 2 dB) and a sensitivity of 93 dB at 2.83 V/1m. The crossover frequencies are set at 120 Hz, 2.8 kHz, and 10 kHz. A unique feature is the rear-firing 1-inch titanium dome ambience driver, which enhances treble detail and soundstage depth, and can be switched off if desired. The speakers are well-regarded for their non-fatiguing, detailed sound and robust build quality. Originally released around 2004, these speakers remain sought after for their performance and craftsmanship.
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