Paradigm Signature S8 Datasheet - Page 4

8 9 4 3 1 9 5 6 2 7 The technology behind the redesigned Paradigm® Reference Signature v.3 Bass Drive Units 1 NEW! Injection-Molded Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Bass Cones: The mineral content, now 30%, and the injection-molding process has resulted in a far more rigid cone. The improvements reveal a dramatic increase in repeatability as well as consistency of performance. 2 NEW! Overmolded NLC™ Non-Limiting Corrugated Santoprene® TPV Surrounds: An advanced thermoplastic vulcanizate, Santoprene® was chosen for its extreme flexilibity as well as durability in a variety of environmental conditions. Overmolded for superior lasting bond (full story on page 5). 3 NEW! Advanced Nomex® Spiders: To take advantage of the higher excursion, spiders were retooled for added depth ... the restorative force is even more accurate. 4 NEW! Cutting-Edge Long-Stroke Low-Distortion Motor System: The new design doubles the linear portion of the stroke to exploit the possibilities inherent in the extended excursion (full story on page 5). High-temperature aluminum wire is wound on an Kapton® former. 5 NEW! Massive Dual Permanent Ceramic (Hard Ferrite) Magnets with Focused-Field Geometry: Break-through design and technology yield extremely high power output, remarkably low distortion and excellent power handling. Double the thickness of earlier versions to allow room for the 50% increase in cone excursion. 6 NEW! Redesigned Die-Cast Aluminum Heatsink Chassis with AVS™ Cooling: Deeper than previous generations to accommodate the new driver technology, the die-cast chassis basket maintains our trademark AVS™ Airflow Ventilation System forced-air cooling to boost power handling, ensure ultra-low distortion and reliability. CNC-machined to ensure a precision fit. 7 High-Integrity Polypropylene Dust Caps: Molded to promote wide, uniform off-axis dispersion as well as smooth, extended frequency response. 8 NEW! Retooled Magnetic Pole Piece: FEA-optimized and retooled to support the 50% increase in cone excursion. 9 FEA-Optimized Metal Back and Top Plate: Tooled to support the 50% increase in cone excursion.