Paradigm Premier 100B is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 68-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Paradigm 100B has an MSRP of 800$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm 100B 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 | Average |
| 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 100B Lifestyle
Paradigm's Premier Series of Loudspeakers
Premier 100B is a member of Paradigm's Premier series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Paradigm Premier Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm 100B Speaker
Paradigm 100B has a Frequency response range of 68-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-130 watts. With a minimum frequency of 68 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Premier 100B so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Paradigm 100B, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 100B's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), these are the 4 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Paradigm 100B's 68Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm 100B's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Premier 100B is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Paradigm Premier 100B is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Paradigm 100B:
Input Type
Premier 100B features Posts type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Paradigm 100B External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm 100B has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11-3/16 x 6-3/4 x 9-11/16inch (285.0 x 172.0 x 247.0mm ).
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 100B is approximately 424.8cm2 / 65.8inch2.
WeightThe Paradigm 100B weighs 5.86kg / 12.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Premier 100B's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1000
Paradigm 100B on a Stand
How does the Paradigm 100B compare to the Paradigm Premier 200B?
One of the natural alternative to the Paradigm 100B is the Premier 200B which is located one step higher in Paradigm's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Paradigm 100B vs Premier 200B for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm 100B has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer 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 100B comes with
4 Rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. 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 100B 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 100B is available in Gloss white, Espresso and Black.
Wall Mounting
Premier 100B doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Paradigm 100B come with a Grille?
Premier 100B comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Paradigm 100B with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm 100B?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Premier 100B:
Bookshelf loudspeaker
Grille
4 Rubber feet
Owner's Manual
Online Registration Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Premier 100B.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Paradigm Premier 100B, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Paradigm 100B
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Paradigm Premier 100B speaker:
Official Brochure for Paradigm 100B
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Paradigm Premier 100B speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Paradigm 100B
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.