Paradigm Premier 500C 3-Way Center Channel Speaker Black

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

The distinctive perforated lens in front of the tweeter and midrange drivers increases and smooths the output without coloring the sound, while also protecting the drivers from damage.

Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART™) Surround

Premier features Paradigm's patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) surrounds, molded in-house and directly overmolded onto each woofer and midrange cone. This design allows for greater excursion, resulting in a 3dB gain in output and a 50% reduction in distortion. Made from injection-molded thermoplastic elastomer, ART surrounds are more durable and more reliable, ensuring longer lasting sound.

Partnered with the NRC

Paradigm is a partner of Canada's renowned NRC in their ongoing quest to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. The results influence the design and performance specifications, resulting in a uniquely lifelike listening experience, backed by solid science.

FEATURES

4-way 3-way acoustic suspension center channel design

2nd order electro-acoustic crossover at 2.5khz (tweeter/mid) and 600hz (mid/woofer)

±3db on-axis frequency response from 73hz to 25khz

1" (25mm) x-pal™ dome, ferro-fluid damped/cooled, perforated phase-alignment lens (ppa™) high-frequency driver

102mm (4") black anodized x-pal™ cone, perforated phase-alignment lens perforated phase alignment (ppa™)

Low frequency extension 47 hz (din)

Low frequency driver two 140 mm (5-1/2") art™ coated carbon-coated polypropylene cones

Room/anechoic sensitivity 92 db / 89 db

Frequency response 30° off-axis ±3db from 73 hz to 20 khz

Suitable amplifier power range 15 – 120 watts

Maximum input power 80 watts

Impedance compatible with 8 ohms

Dimensions hxwxd 7.125" × 20.125 × 13.75" (18 cm × 51.5 × 32 cm)

Weight 26 pounds (11.8 kg)