Premier 500C Specifications Design 4-driver, 3-way acoustic suspension center channel Crossover 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5 kHz (tweeter/mid) and 600Hz (mid/woofers) Frequency ResponseOn-Axis ±2dB from 75 Hz - 22 kHz Frequency Response30° Off-Axis ±2dB from 75 Hz - 18 kHz High Frequency Driver 1” (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter (PPA™) Lens Midrange Frequency Driver 4” (102mm) Black Anodized X-PAL™ cone, Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens Low Frequency Driver Two 5-1/2” (140mm) ART™ Surround Carbon-Infused polypropylene cones Low Frequency Extension 47 Hz (DIN) SensitivityRoom / Anechoic 92 dB / 89 dB Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Suitable Amplifier Power Range 15 - 120 watts Maximum Input Power 80 watts Finishes Gloss Black, Gloss White, Espresso Grain Weight 26 lbs. (11.8 kg) DimensionsHxWxD 7.125" × 20.125 × 13.75"(18cm × 51.5 × 32cm) Performance & Value To produce a loudspeaker that meets our standards for performance and value, we took complete control of the manufacturing process, an unprecedented move at this price point. In our state-of-the-art North American facility, we have produced a loudspeaker that defies convention; a homegrown loudspeaker that benefits from innovations found throughout the Paradigm family of loudspeakers. 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. 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. † US patent: 10,003,869. 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. † US patents: D654,479S and 8,340,340B2. Step up to Crafted in Canada performance with the Premier Series, featuring a luxurious design that delivers state-of-the-art technology and audiophile performance at a surprising price.
