Description
The Paradigm Premier 500C is a 4-driver, 3-way acoustic suspension center channel speaker built at Paradigm's Canadian facility with a 1" X-PAL tweeter, 4" black anodized X-PAL midrange, and two 5.5" carbon-infused bass drivers with Active Ridge Technology surrounds. It delivers clear dialogue and engaging center-channel effects for a Premier home theater setup.
Features
- 1" X-PAL pure aluminum dome tweeter with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) lens for smooth, uncolored highs
- 4" black anodized X-PAL midrange driver with PPA lens for natural, lifelike voices
- Two 5.5" carbon-infused polypropylene bass drivers with Active Ridge Technology (ART) surrounds for 50% lower distortion and higher output
- Tapered, non-resonant 3/4" MDF cabinet with 1" front baffle to reduce diffraction and resonance
- Dual 5-way binding posts for bi-amping or bi-wiring
- Magnetic grille included; designed, engineered, and made in Canada
- Available in Gloss Black, Gloss White, and Espresso Grain MK 2 furniture-grade finishes
Specifications
- Design: 4-driver, 3-way acoustic suspension center channel
- Crossover: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5kHz (tweeter/mid) and 600Hz (mid/woofers)
- Frequency response (30° on-axis): ±3dB from 73Hz–25kHz
- High-frequency driver: 1" X-PAL dome, ferrofluid damped/cooled, PPA lens
- Midrange driver: 4" black anodized X-PAL cone with PPA lens
- Low-frequency driver: Two 5.5" ART surround carbon-infused polypropylene cones
- Low-frequency extension: 47Hz (DIN)
- Sensitivity (room/anechoic): 92dB / 89dB
- Frequency response (30° off-axis): ±3dB from 73Hz–20kHz
- Suitable amplifier power range: 15–120W
- Maximum input power: 80W
- Impedance: Compatible with 8Ω
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.125 x 20.125 x 13.75"
- Weight: 11.8kg (26 lbs)
- Finishes: Gloss Black, Gloss White, Espresso Grain MK 2
- Warranty: 5 years