I used DRA Labs’ MLSSA system, a calibrated DPA 4006 microphone to measure the Paradigm Founder 120H’s frequency response in the farfield, and an Earthworks QTC-40 mike for the nearfield responses; both microphones were used with an Earthworks microphone preamplifier.
I usually measure a loudspeaker’s farfield behavior level with its tweeter, which the 120H’s manual suggests is the optimal axis: “For the most accurate and natural timbre, place front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level.” However, with the Founder 120H sitting on its outrigger stands, the tweeter is 42" from the floor, which is significantly higher than the average listener’s ear height of 36". I queried RvB what axis he had used
