Paradigm Premier 220B v2 is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and x 6" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 58-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB.
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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 at ±3dB. 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.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 220B 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 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.
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Input Type
Premier 220B v2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm Premier 220B v2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
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 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.