About The Paradigm Stylus 270
The compact Paradigm Stylus 270 outdoor speakers will entertain you whether it's Winter or Summer. And that's because a big part of the Australian lifestyle is spent outdoors. When it comes to outdoor sound, Paradigm are again the experts.
Whether you are relaxing in the garden, on the terrace, or by the pool, the experience is enhanced by music. Why limit the enjoyment of your hi-fi to the house when there are great opportunities to enjoy the music in the great outdoors? All models we sell have specially treated cabinets to resist harmful UV rays, banana/bare wire type connections and a swivel bracket. Contemporary Stylus speakers are an easy, stylish and surprisingly affordable way to bring the Paradigm high-performance sound you enjoy indoors…outdoors. They're weather resistant — so install them outdoors and leave them there.
Pure-Titanium Dome Tweeters: Superior PTD Pure-Titanium Domes with Unique Controlled WaveGuide Faceplates deliver smooth, clear, extended response. Ferro-fluid cooled and damped.
Injection-Moulded Polypropylene Cones: Superior ICP Injection-Molded Co-Polymer Polypropylene Cones. Oversized magnets and superior motor structures ensure a very detailed, authentic midrange.
PolyGlass Reinforced Enclosures: Superior PolyGlass Mineral-Filled Reinforced Enclosures. Fully sealed (no ports) for protection against the outdoor environment … even under adverse weather conditions!
Brave The Elements: Weather, Water, UV-Resistant Aluminium Grilles stainless steel / brass hardware, gold-plated binding posts and stainless steel / polymer mounting brackets.
Our Take
Did you know that Paradigm loudspeakers are still designed, engineered, and crafted just outside Toronto, Canada? It's been that way since 1982. That's when co-founders Jerry VanderMarel and Scott Bagby decided to change the prevailing industry paradigm - thus the name. They wanted to build high performance loudspeakers right near their home. They wanted to custom-design their speaker components based on science, not speculation. And they wanted to make them available at prices that everyone would appreciate. We totally agree with the philosophy and although we sell other brands that have similar ethics, long-time customer loyalty has seen the brand a favourite with our customers for decades.
The Stylus 270 is a compact twin driver, 2-Way outdoor speaker with a bigger woofer then the Stylus 170 and is ideal where you need something for background music outside but with a tad more bass. At 90dB efficiency (about average) you will need at least a 50 Watt RMS per channel amplifier, not so much for power as the 270's only handle 60 Watts RMS max but to minimise amplifier distortion. They come with speaker wire binding posts which will accept decent cable. Our recommendation would be QED 79 strand as it is reasonably priced, can be run over long distances (upto 20 metres) and is resistant to oxidisation.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: 2-Way Outdoor Speaker
- Drivers:
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- High Frequency Driver: 25mm (1") PTD dome
- Mid/Bass Frequency Driver: 140mm (5-1/2") ICP cone
- Crossover: 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz
- Frequency Response:
- On-Axis: ±2 dB from 85Hz - 20kHz
- 30° Off-Axis: ±2 dB from 85Hz - 19kHz
- Low Frequency Extension: 65Hz (DIN)
- Enclosure: Sealed/Acoustic Suspension made from PolyGlass
- Moisture/UV Resistant
- Brackets: Included
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Impedance: Compatible with 8 Ohms
- Suitable Amplifier Power Range: 15 Watts - 90 Watts
- Maximum Input Power: 60 Watts 'clean' power
- Speaker Wire Terminals: Will accept bare wire or banana plugs
- Color: Black or White
- Weight: 3.1kg each
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 176 x 240 x 176mm
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years - Does not include misuse
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.