Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Mineral-filled polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-21k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Paradigm SE 3000F has an MSRP of 700$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm SE 3000F is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Paradigm SE 3000F Lifestyle
Paradigm's Monitor Series of Loudspeakers
SE 3000F is a member of Paradigm's Monitor series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Paradigm Monitor Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm SE 3000F Speaker
Paradigm SE 3000F has a Frequency response range of 55-21k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, SE 3000F delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Paradigm SE 3000F, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $750. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how SE 3000F's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Paradigm SE 3000F's Mineral-filled polypropylene Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Paradigm SE 3000F's 55Hz:
Paradigm SE 3000F's Tweeter
Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm SE 3000F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes SE 3000F an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Paradigm SE 3000F will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Paradigm SE 3000F:
Input Type
SE 3000F features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Paradigm SE 3000F Back View
Paradigm SE 3000F External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm SE 3000F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39-5/8 x 8-15/16 x 10-15/16inch (1007.0 x 228.0 x 278.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Paradigm SE 3000F is approximately 633.8cm2 / 98.2inch2.
WeightThe Paradigm SE 3000F weighs 15.91kg / 35lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SE 3000F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $750
How does the Paradigm SE 3000F compare to the Paradigm Monitor SE 6000F?
One of the natural alternative to the Paradigm SE 3000F is the SE 6000F which is located one step higher in Paradigm's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Paradigm SE 3000F vs SE 6000F for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm SE 3000F has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Paradigm SE 3000F - Side View
Speaker Feet
Paradigm SE 3000F comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Paradigm SE 3000F is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Paradigm SE 3000F is available in Black.
Paradigm SE 3000F with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm SE 3000F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SE 3000F:
Floorstanding loudspeaker
4 Rubber feet
4 Spike feet
Owner's Manual
Online Registration Card
Unboxing Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.