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Paradigm Premier 620C v2 vs Paradigm 700F Comparison

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Paradigm Premier 620C v2

Passive Center Channel | 49-23k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 45-25k Hz

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Paradigm Premier 620C v2 vs Paradigm 700F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Paradigm. Paradigm Premier 620C v2 is a Center Channel speaker whereas the 700F is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Paradigm Premier 620C v2 and Paradigm 700F first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsParadigm Premier 620C v2Paradigm 700F
BrandParadigm
Canada · founded 1982
Paradigm
Canada · founded 1982
Design3-way3-way
Tweeter1" Hard-Dome1"
Midrange6"5.5"
Woofer2 x 7"2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene
Frequency response49-23k Hz45-25k Hz
Sensitivity93 dB91 dB
Impedance8 ohms8 ohms
Power range—15-180 watts
Weight21.82kg / 48lbs21.91kg / 48.2lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)9" x 41" x 13-3/4"
228.6 x 1041.4 x 349.3mm
40-1/16" x 8-7/16" x 12-7/8"
1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm

Premier 620C v2 and 700F are members of Paradigm's Premier series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Paradigm Premier Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Paradigm 800F
  
Floor-standing 43-25k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Paradigm 100B
  
Bookshelf 68-25k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 5.5"
Paradigm 700F
Floor-standing 45-25k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 5.5"
Paradigm 200B
  
Bookshelf 55-25k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Paradigm 600C
  
Center Channel 60-25k Hz 94 dB8Ω 4 x 6.5"
Paradigm 500C
  
Center Channel 73-25k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 5.5"
Paradigm Premier 220B v2
  
Bookshelf 58-23k Hz 91 dB8Ω 1 x 6"
Paradigm Premier 820 v2
  
Floor-standing 52-23k Hz 93 dB8Ω 2 x 7"
Paradigm Premier 520LCR v2
  
Center Channel 75-23k Hz 93 dB8Ω 2 x 6"
Paradigm Premier 120B v2
  
Bookshelf 62-23k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 5.5"

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both Premier 620C v2 and 700F are 3-way speakers.

Woofer - 7 inchTweeter - 1 inchMidrange - 6 inchWoofer - 7 inch
Paradigm Premier 620C v2
Tweeter - 1 inchMidrange - 5.5 inchWoofer - 5.5 inchWoofer - 5.5 inch
Paradigm 700F

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Paradigm Premier 620C v2 Paradigm 700F
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch 1 x 5.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 7-inch 2 x 5.5-inch

Premier 620C v2 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Woofer. On the other hand, the 700F features a 1" Tweeter, a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer.

Frequency Response

Premier 620C v2 has a frequency range of 49-23k Hz whereas 700F has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the 700F can go slightly deeper then the Premier 620C v2's min frequency of 49Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.

Low Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

Premier 620C v2
700F
Min
Average
Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Premier 620C v2 and 700F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Premier 620C v2 sensitivity is rated at 93 dB and the 700F's is at 91 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Paradigm Premier 620C v2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Paradigm 700F, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Center Channel Speakers

Premier 620C v2
700F
Min
Average
Median

Which plays louder on your amplifier?

Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are considering, and watch both numbers move.

Paradigm Premier 620C v2
 
Paradigm 700F
 

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

700F features Posts posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Premier 620C v2 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Paradigm 700FPosts Terminals
Paradigm 700F's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Paradigm Premier 620C v2's and Paradigm 700F's external dimensions. Paradigm Premier 620C v2 has external dimensions of 228.6 x 1041.4 x 349.3mm () whereas Paradigm 700F has external dimensions of 1018.0 x 215.0 x 328.0mm (40-1/16 x 8-7/16 x 12-7/8inch).

Paradigm 700F is 826.4mm narrower and 21.3mm less deeper than Paradigm Premier 620C v2 but it is also 789.4mm taller.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTParadigm Premier 620C v2 front: 1041 x 229 mm (41 x 9 in)Paradigm 700F front: 215 x 1018 mm (8.5 x 40.1 in)Paradigm Premier 620C v21041 × 229 mmParadigm 700F215 × 1018 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTParadigm Premier 620C v2 footprint: 1041 x 349 mm (41 x 13.8 in)Paradigm 700F footprint: 215 x 328 mm (8.5 x 12.9 in)Paradigm Premier 620C v21041 × 349 mmParadigm 700F215 × 328 mm
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.

Paradigm Premier 620C v2 needs about 416% more floor or shelf area. Paradigm Premier 620C v2 is 21mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Paradigm 700F is 789mm taller.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Paradigm Premier 620C v2 is approximately 3637.6cm2 / 563.8inch2 and base area of the Paradigm 700F is approximately 705.2cm2 / 109.3inch2. The Premier 620C v2 requires 416% more surface area than the 700F which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Paradigm 700F?

Here are the items that come with the 700F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille 4 Rubber feet 4 Spike feet 4 Hex-nuts 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed) Owner's Manual Online Registration Card Unboxing Instructions


Reasons to choose Paradigm Premier 620C v2 over Paradigm Premier 700F

Sensitivity 93 dB vs 91 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size 7 inches vs 5.5 inches Larger woofer
Height 228mm vs 1018mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 1300USD vs 1700USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Paradigm Premier 700F over Paradigm Premier 620C v2

Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 49 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 23k Hz Generates higher frequency
Base Surface Area 705cm2 vs 3637cm2 Takes less floor space

Paradigm Premier 620C v2 vs Paradigm 700F Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Paradigm Premier 620C v2 Paradigm Premier 700F
Brand Paradigm Paradigm
Speaker Type Center channel speaker Floor-standing speaker
Sensitivity 93 dB 91 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 49-23k Hz 45-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 2
Woofer Size 7" 5.5"
Woofer Composition Carbon-Infused Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Material n/a Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Hard-Dome n/a
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6" 5.5"
Firing Direction n/a rear
Physical Specs
Height 228.6mm (9") 1018.0mm (40.1")
Width 1041.4mm (41") 215.0mm (8.5")
Depth 349.3mm (13.8") 328.0mm (12.9")
Weight 21.82kg (48lbs) 21.91kg (48.2lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex
Finish n/a MDF/Lacquer
Available Colors Black Gloss Black
Grille n/a Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs n/a Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

Verdict

Siblings in Paradigm's Premier series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

AreaBetterWhy
BassBParadigm 700F digs deeper - 45Hz against 49Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Amplifier needsAParadigm Premier 620C v2 is more sensitive (93dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
SizedependsSimilar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit.
TypedependsA Passive Center Channel against a Passive Floor-standing - a different job rather than a better one.
CabinetdependsPassive Radiator vs Ported.
ExpandabilityBParadigm 700F: bi-amping.
PriceAParadigm Premier 620C v2 is cheaper - $1,300 against $1,700, about 24% less.

A Paradigm Premier 620C v2  B Paradigm 700F
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

The usual trade-off: Paradigm 700F measures better, Paradigm Premier 620C v2 costs about about 31% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Paradigm Premier 620C v2 is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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