Paradigm Premier 500C

As a center channel speaker, the 500C is designed to anchor your home theater system by handling the majority of dialogue and on-screen action. Its specific driver configuration ensures that voices remain clear and centered, even during complex sound mixes.

As a center channel speaker, the 500C is designed to anchor your home theater by handling the majority of dialogue and on-screen sound effects. Its specific driver configuration ensures that voices remain clear and centered, even during complex action sequences.

The speaker measures 7.13 inches high by 20.13 inches wide and 13.75 inches deep. Given its 26-pound weight and depth, ensure your media console has enough surface area and structural support to accommodate it securely.

The 500C measures 7.13 inches high by 20.13 inches wide and 13.75 inches deep. Given its 26-pound weight and depth, ensure your media console has enough surface area and structural support to accommodate its footprint comfortably.

The Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lenses act as a phase plug to block out-of-phase frequencies. This results in a smoother, more natural sound profile and protects the drivers from potential damage without obstructing audio output.

The Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lenses act as a protective cover for the drivers while simultaneously filtering out out-of-phase frequencies. This results in a smoother, more natural high-frequency response and protects the drivers from accidental damage.

Yes, the tapered shape is engineered to minimize internal standing waves and resonances. By reducing these unwanted vibrations, the cabinet helps the speaker produce cleaner, more accurate bass and midrange performance.

Yes, the tapered shape is engineered to minimize internal standing waves and resonances that can color the sound. By reducing these internal vibrations, the cabinet helps the speaker produce tighter, more accurate bass and clearer midrange performance.

No, the Premier 500C is designed exclusively as a freestanding unit. It should be placed on a stable surface, such as a dedicated speaker stand or a sturdy media console, to ensure optimal acoustic performance.

The 80-watt RMS rating is well-suited for most standard to medium-large home theater environments. When paired with a quality receiver, it provides plenty of headroom to deliver dynamic, distortion-free sound at typical listening volumes.

Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds allow the drivers to move more freely, which increases the speaker's total output and significantly reduces distortion. This allows the 500C to play louder and cleaner than many speakers of a similar size.

Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds allow the drivers to move more freely without the distortion common in standard rubber surrounds. This design enables greater excursion, which translates to higher output and more impactful sound without sacrificing clarity.