Performance & Value

To produce a loudspeaker that meets their standards for performance and value, Paradigm took complete control of the manufacturing process, an unprecedented move at this price point. In their state-of-the-art North American facility, Paradigm have produced a loudspeaker that defies convention; a homegrown loudspeaker that benefits from innovations found throughout the Paradigm family of loudspeakers.

Patented Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter and Midrange Lens Technology

Distinctive perforated lens in front of the tweeter and midrange drivers increase and smooth output without coloring the sound, while also protecting the drivers from getting damaged.

Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surrounds

Premier features Paradigm’s patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) surrounds, made in-house and overmolded directly onto each woofer and midrange cone. This design achieves greater excursion, for a 3dB gain in output and 50% reduction in distortion. Crafted from injection-molded thermoplastic elastomer, ART surrounds are more durable and more reliable, ensuring a lifetime of superior sound.

The pinnacle of Paradigm's Premier series

The Premier 800F tower speaker represents an excellent value, considering the level of performance it delivers. Normally, you'd have to pay twice as much to get a speaker that sounds this good. Then again, that's what Paradigm's Premier line is all about: offering superior performance at a surprisingly down-to-earth price.

The 800F is an engaging speaker, capable of delivering all the nuance and detail in your music and movies soundtracks. Paradigm prototyped and developed its state-of-the-art drivers in their relentless pursuit of high-quality sound. Whether you're using a pair as part of a two-channel stereo setup or for surround sound alongside the 600C center channel speaker, a pair of 200B bookshelf speakers, and a Defiance X12 or X15 subwoofer, these towers have no trouble drawing you into your favorite tunes and flicks.

Sturdy surrounds for maximum output

Paradigm extensively studied how speaker cones and their surrounds were bound together and how they interacted with one another. They found that the spot where the two meet can cause some unwanted distortion, particularly at high excursion points. Paradigm discovered that by "overmolding" the cone to the surround, they could drastically reduce distortion and increase driver excursion by a whopping 50%. Thus, their Active Ridge Technology surround was born, and you can find it on this speaker's twin high-output bass drivers.

Agile drivers that add excitement to music and movies

Both the patented 1" X-PAL pure aluminum dome tweeter and the 6-1/2" midrange driver just below it use Paradigm's PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens as a refined phase plug to block out a wide range of unwanted out-of-phase frequencies. The result: both the tweeter and midrange output smooth, uncolored sound.

The midrange and twin 6-1/2" low frequency drivers use a die-cast basket with massive heat sinks to keep the drivers cool during peak performance. They also employ Nomex spiders. That's not some scary cyborg-arachnid hybrid; rather, it's the suspension for the woofer's motor structure that helps keep the voice coil stable and centered. Nomex is a super-tough material — about ten times more durable than cotton (which is what most spiders are made of) — and it adds to the overall lifespan of the drivers while keeping the woofer movement consistent.

The tapered cabinet is made of 3/4" non-resonant MDF, and it's tapered to reduce internal reflections and resonances, leading to cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction. The front baffle where the tweeter and mid/bass are mounted is an inch thick to reduce diffraction (a form of distortion) and to further control resonance.

Crafted in Canada

Premier Series speakers are designed, engineered, and made in Paradigm’s state-of-the-art 225,000 ft2 Canadian facility. They chose heavy duty, non-resonant 3/4-inch MDF, with optimally placed interior bracing, and reinforced front baffles to ensure an audio performance beyond any other in this price range. Smooth front baffles, enhanced with 1-inch MDF, reduce diffraction and improve sound radiation characteristics. You can feel the Premier build quality that comes from true handcrafted manufacturing. Beautiful, furniture-grade finishes complete this new standard of performance and value.

Partnered with the NRC

Paradigm is partnered with Canada’s world-renowned NRC in ongoing research to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. Findings influence design and performance specs, resulting in a uniquely realistic listening experience, backed by sound science.

Product highlights:

• 4-driver, 3-way design
• 1" X-PAL pure aluminum dome tweeter with PPA (Perforated Phase-Aligning) lens
• 6-1/2" carbon-infused midrange driver with PPA lens
• two 6-1/2" carbon-infused bass drivers with ART surrounds
• frequency response: 43-25,000 Hz (±3dB)
• power handling: up to 250 watts RMS
• sensitivity: 92 dB
• impedance: 8 ohms
• bass-reflex (ported) design with rear-firing port
• made in Paradigm's state-of-the-art Canadian facility
• magnetic grilles included
• dual 5-way binding posts allow bi-amping or bi-wiring
• furniture-grade gloss black finish
• dimensions: 9-1/4"W x 42-1/8"H x 13-7/8"D
• weight: 53.4 lbs.
• warranty: 5 years

Finishes

• Gloss Black
• Gloss White
• Espresso Grain MK 2

What's in the box:

• 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

SPECIFICATIONS