Premier 500C vs Bowers & Wilkins HTM61 S2
The HTM61 S2's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Premier 500C's 92 dB and its woofer 6.5" against 5.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersCenter Channel Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$850
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About the Premier 500C
The Paradigm Premier 500C is a high-performance center channel speaker from Paradigm's Premier Series, designed and crafted in their state-of-the-art Canadian facility. It features advanced drivers including a 1” X-PAL dome tweeter, 4” Black Anodized X-PAL midrange cone, and dual 5-1/2” ART Surround carbon-infused polypropylene woofers, delivering clear dialogue and immersive home theater sound with reduced distortion thanks to patented ART surrounds and PPA lenses. Built with heavy-duty MDF cabinetry, interior bracing, and furniture-grade finishes in Gloss Black, Gloss White, or Espresso Grain.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 73 Hz - 25 kHz
- Power Handling
- 80W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 120W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.5"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 600 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 515 × 180 × 320 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.8 kg (26 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Gloss Black, Gloss White, Espresso Grain MK 2
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 73-25000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions