Paradigm Monitor SE 8000F is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 8" Mineral-filled polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-21k Hz and a sensitivity of 95 dB. Paradigm SE 8000F has an MSRP of 1700$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm SE 8000F 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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's Monitor Series of Loudspeakers
SE 8000F 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 8000F Speaker
Paradigm SE 8000F has a Frequency response range of 45-21k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, SE 8000F 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 8000F, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how SE 8000F's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Paradigm SE 8000F's 45Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm SE 8000F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
95 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Monitor SE 8000F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
95dB of the Paradigm Monitor SE 8000F is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes SE 8000F 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 8000F will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Paradigm SE 8000F:
Input Type
SE 8000F features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Paradigm SE 8000F Back View
Paradigm SE 8000F External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm SE 8000F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46 x 11-3/4 x 17-3/4inch (1169.0 x 299.0 x 451.0mm ).
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 8000F is approximately 1348.5cm2 / 209.0inch2.
WeightThe Paradigm SE 8000F weighs 31.36kg / 69lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SE 8000F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm SE 8000F 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.
Speaker Feet
Paradigm SE 8000F 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 8000F 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 8000F is available in Black.
Paradigm SE 8000F with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm SE 8000F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SE 8000F:
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 8000F.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.