Paradigm Premier 220B v2 is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by Paradigm. It was released in 2024. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 58-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB.
Paradigm's Premier Series of Loudspeakers
Premier 220B v2 is a member of Paradigm's Premier series of Passive speakers. The Premier range is Paradigm's step-up line, bringing reference-derived technology to an accessible price. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm Premier 220B v2 Speaker
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 has a Frequency response range of 58-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 58 Hz, Premier 220B v2 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 220B v2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm Premier 220B v2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Premier 220B v2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Paradigm Premier 220B v2 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Premier 220B v2 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 Premier 220B v2 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Paradigm Premier 220B v2 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Paradigm Premier 220B v2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Premier 220B v2 features Binding post type connectors.
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Paradigm Premier 220B v2 External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (371.5 x 211.1 x 330.2mm ).
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 Premier 220B v2 is approximately 697.1cm2 / 108.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Paradigm Premier 220B v2, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Paradigm Premier 220B v2 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Paradigm Premier 220B v2 weighs 9.12kg / 20.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Premier 220B v2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Available colors
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 is available in Gloss Black.
Wall Mounting
Premier 220B 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 220B v2.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find 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.