Paradigm Premier 500C is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Paradigm. It was released in 2017. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" X-PAL dome with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 73-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Paradigm 500C has an MSRP of 850$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm 500C 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's Premier Series of Loudspeakers
Premier 500C 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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Paradigm Premier Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm 500C Speaker
Paradigm 500C has a Frequency response range of 73-25k Hz and Power Range of 15-120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 500C's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm 500C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Premier 500C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Paradigm Premier 500C is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Premier 500C 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 500C will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Paradigm 500C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Paradigm 500C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
4.7–75 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Premier 500C features Binding post type connectors.
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Paradigm 500C Back View
Paradigm 500C External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm 500C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-7/16 x 20-1/16 x 12-11/16inch (189.0 x 510.0 x 323.0mm ).
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 500C is approximately 1647.3cm2 / 255.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Paradigm 500C, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Paradigm 500C Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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WeightThe Paradigm 500C weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Premier 500C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm 500C has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
Paradigm 500C is available in Gloss White.
Does the Paradigm 500C come with a Grille?
Premier 500C 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 500C with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm 500C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Premier 500C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Rubber feet
- Owners Manual
- Online Registration Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Premier 500C.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Paradigm Premier 500C, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Paradigm 500C
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Paradigm Premier 500C speaker:
Official Brochure for Paradigm 500C
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Paradigm Premier 500C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Paradigm 500C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.