Paradigm Premier 600C is a 3-way Passive Radiator 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 4 x 6.5" carbon-infused polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 94 dB. Paradigm 600C has an MSRP of 1099$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm 600C 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 600C 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
Frequency Response of the Paradigm 600C Speaker
Paradigm 600C has a Frequency response range of 60-25k Hz and Power Range of 15-180 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Premier 600C'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 600C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
94 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Premier 600C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
94dB of the Paradigm Premier 600C is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Premier 600C 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 600C will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Paradigm 600C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Paradigm 600C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
3.0–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Premier 600C features Binding post type connectors.
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Paradigm 600C Back View
Paradigm 600C External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm 600C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-3/16 x 35-11/16 x 13-11/16inch (208.0 x 907.0 x 348.0mm ).
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 600C is approximately 3156.4cm2 / 489.2inch2.
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WeightThe Paradigm 600C weighs 19.55kg / 43lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Premier 600C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm 600C has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
Paradigm 600C is available in Gloss White.
Does the Paradigm 600C come with a Grille?
Premier 600C 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 600C with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm 600C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Premier 600C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Rubber feet
- Owners Manual
- Online Registration Card
- Center Channel Elevation Gauge
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Premier 600C.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Paradigm Premier 600C, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Paradigm 600C
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Paradigm Premier 600C speaker:
Official Brochure for Paradigm 600C
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Paradigm Premier 600C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Paradigm 600C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.