Founder 40B vs Bowers & Wilkins 805S
The 805S's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Founder 40B's 92 dB, its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 23 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 49 Hz against 41 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,650 - $2,400
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About the Founder 40B
The Founder 40B is a two-driver, two-way standmount speaker with a ported enclosure, part of Paradigm’s Founder Series. It uses a 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic-dome tweeter with an Oblate Spherical Waveguide and Perforated Phase-Aligning lens, paired with a 6-inch AL-MAG mid/bass driver featuring Gen3 Active Ridge Technology and Advanced SHOCK-MOUNT isolation. The cabinet measures 14.5 × 7.8 × 12.8 inches (36.8 × 19.7 × 32 cm), and the speaker weighs 25 lb (11.3 kg).
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 41 Hz - 23 kHz
- Power Handling
- 120W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 41-23000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions