In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Paradigm. Paradigm Premier 820 v2 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Premier 600C is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Paradigm Premier 820 v2 and Paradigm 600C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Paradigm Premier 820 v2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 7" Woofer
- 52-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 93 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): " x 13-1/8" x 18-5/8"
Paradigm 600C Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" X-PAL dome with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 6.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 60-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 94 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:15-180watts
- Weight:19.55kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 208.0" x 35-11/16" x 13-11/16"( 208.0 x 907.0 x 348.0mm )
Premier 820 v2 and Premier 600C are members of Paradigm's Premier series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Paradigm Premier Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Paradigm Premier 820 v2 and Paradigm 600C compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Premier 820 v2 and Premier 600C are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Paradigm Premier 820 v2 |
Paradigm 600C |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
4 x 6.5-inch
|
Premier 820 v2 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Woofer . On the other hand, the Premier 600C features a 1" aluminum X-PAL dome with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Premier 820 v2 has a frequency range of 52-23k Hz whereas Premier 600C has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 52Hz, the Premier 820 v2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Premier 600C's min frequency of 60Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Premier 820 v2 and Premier 600C have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Premier 820 v2 sensitivity is rated at 93 dB and the Premier 600C's is at 94 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Paradigm 600C a more sensitive speaker compared to Paradigm Premier 820 v2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Premier 820 v2 features Binding post type posts and Premier 600C has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Paradigm 600C's Binding post terminals
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 820 v2's and Paradigm 600C's external dimensions. Paradigm Premier 820 v2 has external dimensions of ( ) whereas Paradigm 600C has external dimensions of 208.0 x 907.0 x 348.0mm ( 8-3/16 x 35-11/16 x 13-11/16inch) .
Paradigm 600C is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 907mm wider, 208mm taller and 348mm deeper than Paradigm Premier 820 v2.
What's in the Box of Paradigm 600C?
Here are the items that come with the Premier 600C:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)4 Rubber feetOwners ManualOnline Registration CardCenter Channel Elevation Gauge