Paradigm Décor 1C v2 Custom-Length Center Channel Speaker for Seamless TV Integration

The Paradigm Décor 1C v2 is a high-performance, custom-length center-channel speaker designed to deliver clear dialogue and powerful home theater sound while visually matching the width of a television or display. Built to order for each installation, the Décor 1C v2 combines Paradigm's proven acoustic engineering with an exceptionally slim aluminum enclosure that integrates cleanly into modern media rooms.

Its acoustic-suspension design can accommodate up to eight 4.5-inch anodized aluminum unibody bass/midrange drivers surrounding a centrally positioned 1-inch X-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter. The number of bass/midrange drivers varies with the specified cabinet length, allowing the speaker's proportions to complement the display while maintaining the performance expected from a dedicated center channel.

The Paradigm Décor 1C v2 is engineered around the demands of film and television soundtracks, where intelligible dialogue and consistent vocal placement are essential. Its horizontal driver layout creates a visually balanced installation beneath or above a television, while the carefully designed crossover integrates the tweeter and bass/midrange sections for a smooth, cohesive presentation.

At only 2.6 inches deep, the extruded aluminum cabinet sits close to the wall and avoids the bulky appearance of a traditional box speaker. Recessed, angled speaker connections and an integrated cable-management channel help keep wiring concealed and prevent cable pinching during near-flush installations.

Whether used as the center channel in a custom Décor v2 surround system or paired with other Paradigm loudspeakers, the Paradigm Décor 1C v2 provides a refined solution for homeowners who want precise dialogue, strong output, and a speaker that looks purpose-built for their television.

Highlights & Benefits

• Custom-Length Construction — Built to complement the width of a specific television or display for a clean, integrated appearance.
• Dedicated Center-Channel Design — Optimized for clear dialogue, focused vocal placement, and consistent front-stage performance.
• Up to Nine Drivers — Depending on the selected length, the speaker can incorporate up to eight bass/midrange drivers and one tweeter.
• 1-Inch X-PAL™ Tweeter — A satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome delivers detailed, extended, and articulate high-frequency reproduction.
• PPA™ Tweeter Lens — Paradigm's Perforated Phase-Aligning lens protects the tweeter dome while improving high-frequency output and consistency.
• 4.5-Inch Aluminum Unibody Drivers — Anodized aluminum cones combine stiffness and low mass for controlled bass, detailed midrange, and high output from a slim enclosure.
• Acoustic-Suspension Cabinet — The sealed design supports predictable bass response and allows flexible placement near a wall or television.
• Extruded Aluminum Enclosure — A rigid, low-profile cabinet helps control resonance while supporting an elegant architectural appearance.
• Only 2.6 Inches Deep — The ultra-slim profile enables a discreet installation beneath or above wall-mounted displays.
• Integrated Cable Management — Recessed terminals and a built-in wire channel help conceal speaker cable and support near-flush mounting.
• Magnetic Cloth Grille — The removable, cloth-wrapped grille provides a refined appearance and straightforward access to the front baffle.
• High Sensitivity — Rated at up to 94dB room sensitivity for strong output with a wide variety of compatible AV receivers and amplifiers.
• Suitable for Custom Home Theater — Designed for professionally planned systems where both visual integration and sound quality are priorities.

Technology & Performance

Revamped Décor v2 Acoustic Platform — Paradigm redesigned the Décor Collection around a new extrusion profile, updated X-PAL™ tweeters, PPA™ tweeter lenses, and aluminum unibody bass/midrange drivers. These changes improve clarity, bass performance, and power handling while retaining the collection's exceptionally slim form.

X-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Tweeter — The 1-inch aluminum dome combines low mass with excellent rigidity, allowing it to reproduce dialogue detail, soundtrack effects, and high-frequency information with accuracy and clarity. Ferro-fluid damping and cooling support consistent performance at elevated listening levels.

Perforated Phase-Aligning PPA™ Lens — Paradigm's PPA™ lens is positioned in front of the tweeter to protect the delicate aluminum dome while acting as a phase-aligning device. Its perforated geometry helps improve output, dispersion, and detail through the upper frequencies.

Anodized Aluminum Unibody Bass/Midrange Cones — Each 4.5-inch driver uses a rigid aluminum cone formed as a unified structure. The low-mass design responds quickly to changing soundtrack information, while its stiffness helps maintain controlled piston-like movement through the bass and midrange.

Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber Surrounds — Durable NBR surrounds support controlled cone movement and long-term reliability. Their compliance allows the compact drivers to produce meaningful output while operating within the shallow Décor cabinet.

High-Temperature Voice Coils — The 1.5-inch voice coils are designed to manage heat and maintain consistent output during demanding movie and television playback. This supports improved power handling and dynamic capability from the compact driver array.

Length-Dependent Driver Array — The Décor 1C v2 is produced in variable lengths, with additional bass/midrange drivers incorporated as the cabinet becomes longer. This gives larger custom configurations more radiating area and output capability while maintaining the speaker's centered tweeter arrangement.

Second-Order Electro-Acoustic Crossover — A carefully engineered crossover at 3.3kHz blends the X-PAL™ tweeter with the aluminum bass/midrange array. The network is designed to maintain smooth tonal integration and focused dialogue reproduction through the central listening area.

Sealed Acoustic-Suspension Alignment — The sealed enclosure avoids the airflow and placement requirements of a ported cabinet. This makes the speaker well suited to close-wall installations while supporting controlled low-frequency behavior and clean transient response.

Rigid Extruded Aluminum Cabinet — The aluminum enclosure provides strength and resonance control without requiring the depth of a conventional wood cabinet. Its slim shape enables the speaker to align visually with modern flat-panel displays.

Aluminum Front Baffle — The rigid baffle creates a stable mounting surface for the driver array, helping reduce unwanted mechanical movement and supporting more precise acoustic output.

Near-Flush Installation Design — Angled, recessed speaker terminals maintain cable clearance behind the enclosure. The integrated wire-management channel routes speaker cable away from mounting surfaces and reduces the chance of pinching during installation.

Purpose-Built Dialogue Reproduction — As the center channel, the Décor 1C v2 anchors speech and central soundtrack information to the display. Its broad driver array is designed to produce clear, intelligible voices with the output needed to keep pace with the left and right speakers in a complete theater system.

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