The Paradigm Premier 100B 2-Driver, 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speaker in espresso grain (Single) brings audiophile-grade detail and clean dynamic response to compact listening spaces or home theater surround setups. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Paradigm's state-of-the-art Canadian facility, this loudspeaker features a 1-inch X-PAL™ pure-aluminum dome tweeter with a Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) lens alongside a 5.5-inch carbon-infused polypropylene mid-bass driver with Active Ridge Technology (ART™) surrounds. Enclosed in an elegant Espresso Grain cabinet, it delivers uncolored vocals and fast transient response.
Key Features & Innovations
1-inch X-PAL™ Tweeter with PPA™ Lens — the Paradigm Premier 100B 2-Driver, 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speaker in espresso grain (Single) utilizes a pure-aluminum dome tweeter protected by a Perforated Phase-Aligning lens to smooth high-frequency dispersion and block out-of-phase sound waves.
5.5-inch Carbon-Infused Mid-Bass Driver — lightweight, rigid cone material handles midrange purity and punchy bass articulation without cone flexing or breakup distortion.
Patented ART™ (Active Ridge Technology) Surrounds — over-molded driver surrounds allow greater linear cone displacement for a 3dB boost in output and a 50% reduction in low-frequency distortion.
Crafted in Canada Quality Engineering — designed and precision-manufactured at Paradigm's headquarters in Toronto, ensuring rigorous acoustic testing and build consistency.
Acoustically Fortified Espresso Grain Cabinet — heavy-duty MDF cabinet construction with strategic internal bracing minimizes cabinet resonance and standing wave interference.
FAQ — Premier 100B (Espresso Grain)
Is this speaker sold individually or as a pair?
The Paradigm Premier 100B 2-Driver, 2-Way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speaker in espresso grain (Single) is priced and sold individually. If configuring a traditional stereo pair, please adjust your order quantity to two (2).
What size amplifier or AV receiver is recommended for the Premier 100B?
Paradigm recommends driving this speaker with an amplifier or AV receiver rated between 15 and 130 Watts continuous power per channel into 8 Ohms.
Can this speaker be used as a surround channel in a home theater?
Yes. The compact footprint and wide dispersion of the Premier 100B make it an ideal voice-matched surround or rear height speaker when paired with Premier floorstanding and center channel loudspeakers.
Does the speaker include a front protective grille?
Yes, it includes a removable low-profile magnetic black cloth grille that leaves no visible mounting pegs on the Espresso Grain front baffle when detached.
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