Are the Paradigm Founders 100F a big upgrade over 85F's


I am thinking of upgrading my 85F's and 55C. I briefly heard the 100F's and was impressed. Has anyone upgraded from the Prestige to the Founders? I am interested in the comparison

galleybob

I hope you update us on your wife's comments after a side by side comparison. I know I lose some objectivity over the excitement when it comes to upgrades. Inclusion is incredibly worthwhile and can make all the difference going forward.

All the best.

she isn’t wrong the 85s can sound amazing if matched with the right gear the founders are definitely a large step up in the areas we indicated

@audiotroy if it was just up to me I would do it. My wife thinks our system with the 85F’s and 55Cis amazing. She is going to have to hear a big difference to agree. Thank you for your comment 

We are long time Paradigm dealers yes the founders series is a huge improvement over the 85s. 

 

the founders have a cleaner treble with less splashy high end the midrange is smoother and the drivers integrate better,

the founders image better andhave a tighter low end as well

in particular the 100s are the sweat spot of the line

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

paradigm persona and founders dealer

 

I am not familiar with that model but I do have several pairs of various Paradigm speakers in my home theater and they do offer very good and musical sound for a price lower than expected .  I would definitely do a good listen to them.