Monitor SE Atom vs Wharfedale Diamond 225
The Diamond 225's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Monitor SE Atom's 89 dB and its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 21 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$400
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About the Monitor SE Atom
The Paradigm Monitor SE Atom is an entry-level bookshelf speaker from Paradigm's Monitor SE series, designed for high-performance audio at an affordable price. It features advanced technologies derived from Paradigm's research with the Canadian National Research Council, including the 1" (25mm) X-PAL pure-aluminum dome tweeter with Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) lens that acts as a phase plug to smooth output without coloring sound. The 5-1/2" (140mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone mid/bass driver has an inverted dust cap and downroll surround. Housed in a ported bass reflex cabinet with rear-firing port, it delivers realistic music reproduction and dynamic home theater effects. Available in Matte Black or Gloss White finishes, with cloth grille and 5-way binding posts.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 61 Hz - 21 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 100W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.3 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 181 × 324 × 279 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.4 kg (12 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Matte Black, Gloss White
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 61-21000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions