Paradigm Premier 800F is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Paradigm. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Carbon-Infused Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 43-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Paradigm 800F has an MSRP of 2200$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Paradigm 800F 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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
800F is a member of Paradigm's Premier series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Paradigm Premier Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Paradigm 800F Speaker
Paradigm 800F has a Frequency response range of 43-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 43 Hz, 800F delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Paradigm 800F, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how 800F's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Paradigm 800F's 43Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Paradigm 800F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Paradigm Premier 800F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Paradigm Premier 800F is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes 800F 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 800F will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Paradigm 800F:
Input Type
800F has Posts type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Paradigm 800F Back View
Paradigm 800F External Dimensions and Weight
Paradigm 800F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 42-1/8 x 9-1/4 x 13-7/8inch (1070.0 x 235.0 x 353.0mm ).
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 800F is approximately 829.6cm2 / 128.6inch2.
WeightThe Paradigm 800F weighs 24.27kg / 53.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 800F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Paradigm 800F has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Paradigm 800F comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Paradigm 800F is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Paradigm 800F is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Paradigm 800F come with a Grille?
800F 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 800F with Grille
What's in the Box of Paradigm 800F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 800F:
Floorstanding loudspeaker
Grille
4 Rubber feet
4 Spike feet
4 Hex-nuts
2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
Owner's Manual
Online Registration Card
Unboxing Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Paradigm Premier 800F.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Paradigm Premier 800F, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Paradigm 800F
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Paradigm Premier 800F speaker:
Official Brochure for Paradigm 800F
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Paradigm Premier 800F speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Paradigm 800F
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.