Description
Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf Speakers
The Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf Speakers are built on research.
Monitor SE speakers benefit from Paradigm’s fundamental research into the science of sound. This research, conducted by Paradigm in conjunction with the Canadian National Research Council, has resulted in many of the innovative materials and patented audio technologies found throughout the Paradigm speaker.
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Reviews
- PARADIGM MONITOR SE & DEFIANCE V12: 7.1 SYSTEM HANDS-ON REVIEW – It brings back the “what matters most” of the hobby: People enjoying music and movies, not sweating whether their gear sounds good… because it does. At Paradigm they seem to remember that’s the goal, and with the Monitor SE series, they achieve it. It’s a Top Choice for a an “affordable premium” speaker system.
— Steve Potenziano , AVS Forum - 2018 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: HALL OF FAME – Paradigm’s new Monitor SE Atom is all about maximizing sound quality and value — a no-brainer that anyone can appreciate.
— Hans Wetzel , SoundStage! Network
Features
Realism in Audio
Imagine lifelike musical performance in any listening space; breathtaking effects and realistic imaging details that bring your movies to life.
Tweeter
X-PAL™ Pure-Aluminum Dome Tweeters with patented† Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens. This exclusive design acts as a refined phase plug, blocking a wide range of out-of-phase frequencies which increases and smooths output without coloring the sound.
Both visually stunning and functional, our signature PPA Lens technology improves performance while also protecting the tweeter from getting damaged. † US patent: 10,003,869.
Bass/Midrange
High-performance mineral-filled polypropylene cones with inverted dust caps are lightweight and rigid. Downroll surrounds give them a clean, low-profile look.
Enclosure
Beautiful Monitor SE speaker cabinets, with their unmistakably European fit and finish, complement today’s most stylish décor. Each model is available in high-gloss white or matte black finishes.
Partnered with the NRC
Paradigm is partnered with Canada’s world-renowned NRC in ongoing research to reveal the true nature of sound and human hearing. Findings influence design and performance specs, resulting in a uniquely realistic listening experience, backed by sound science.
Specifications
| DESIGN | 2-driver, 2-way bass reflex, bookshelf |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE ON-AXIS | ±3dB from 61 Hz – 21 kHz |
| HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER | 1” (25mm) X-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled, Perforated Phase-Aligning Tweeter (PPA™) Lens |
| MID/BASS FREQUENCY DRIVER | 5-1/2” (140mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone / inverted dust cap / downroll surround |
| SENSITIVITY ROOM / ANECHOIC | 89 dB / 86 dB |
| IMPEDANCE | Compatible with 8 ohms |
| FINISHES | Matte Black, Gloss White |
| WEIGHT | 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) |
| DIMENSIONS HXWXD | 12.75″ × 7.125 × 11″ (32cm × 18 × 27cm) |
| LOW FREQUENCY EXTENSION | 45 Hz (DIN) |
| CROSSOVER | 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30° OFF-AXIS | ±3dB from 55 Hz – 17 kHz |
| SUITABLE AMPLIFIER POWER RANGE | 15 – 100 watts |
| MAXIMUM INPUT POWER | 50 watts |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
