Paradigm Premier 120B v2 is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and x 5.5" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 62-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB.
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm Premier 120B v2 Speaker
Paradigm Premier 120B v2 has a Frequency response range of 62-23k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 62 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Premier 120B v2 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 120B v2's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm Premier 120B v2'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 120B v2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Paradigm Premier 120B v2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
Premier 120B v2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Paradigm Premier 120B v2 External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm Premier 120B v2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Available colors
Paradigm Premier 120B v2 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Premier 120B v2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Premier 120B v2.
- 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.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.