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Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C white lacquer

Finish : White
  • Black
  • White
-23%
$115 €99 ~ $150
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Overview

The new Monitor SE series, elegant and affordable, is the perfect introduction to the world of high-performance audio. Of course, it features cutting-edge technology, the kind of things you only find on speakers that cost much more. More importantly, the new Monitor SE series is part of the Paradigm high-performance speaker family and, like all Paradigm speakers, it’s designed to change the way you think about and feel your entertainment.

Audio Realism

Imagine realistic musical performance in any listening space, breathtaking effects, and realistic imaging details that bring your movies to life.

Tweeter

Pure aluminum X-PAL dome tweeters with patented Perforated Phase Alignment (PPA) lens. This exclusive design acts as a refined phase plug, blocking a wide range of out-of-phase frequencies that increase and smooth output without coloring the sound. The iconic PPA lens technology enhances performance while protecting the tweeter from damage.

Midrange/Woofers

High-performance mineral-filled polypropylene cones with inverted dust caps are lightweight and rigid.

In Partnership with the NRC

Paradigm works in partnership with the world-renowned NRC, Canada, as part of ongoing research to uncover the true nature of human hearing and sound. The results influence design and performance specifications, resulting in a particularly realistic listening experience, backed by reliable scientific data.

Documentation

User manual

Technical Specifications

Configuration

  • 2-way bass-reflex speaker
  • Power handling: 15 - 100 W
  • Nominal power: 50 W

Acoustic Performance

  • Frequency response: ± 3 dB from 64 Hz to 17 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 93 dB
  • Impedance: 8 Ω

Drivers

  • Tweeter: 1 pure aluminum dome (X-PAL) of 25 mm
  • Midrange/woofer: 2 polypropylene drivers of 140 mm

Physical Characteristics

  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 50 × 18.3 × 28 cm
  • Weight: 8.6 kg

User reviews

Julien

A simple review from a user with some knowledge of audio/home theater.

The finish is excellent, as always with Paradigm.
Be sure to check the dimensions carefully, as this is a speaker with substantial size.

The black grille allows for a slightly more discreet integration; the white is bright/shiny and may stand out in a home theater setup with a predominantly dark/black color scheme.

I chose this center speaker for two reasons:
- to complement two floorstanding speakers of the same brand (Monitor 9 V7) that are over 10 years old and still delight me every day (same impedance, same sensitivity, same driver technology, etc...).
- to replace a Highland Audio 430c center speaker, which had less power but was more "musical."

The two 140mm drivers provide solid bass/midrange.
The power reserve is very good.
The 25mm driver delivers treble without harshness or sibilance.

At a discounted price, it’s a must-have with an exceptional price/performance ratio if your amp is well matched.
At full price, you should test it, as it competes with entry-level models from major brands (KLIPSCH; TRIANGLE; ...).

A small downside in my opinion: the port is located at the back, which makes it a bit harder to integrate "inside" a piece of furniture.
Placing it "on top" of furniture is preferable to get the best bass/midrange performance.
This is just a detail for a home theater setup with good floorstanding speakers and a good subwoofer.

Thank you for reading and enjoy your movie!

Comment from April 23, 2025 — Experience from April 15, 2025

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Un simple avis d'un usager ayant quelques connaissances en audio/H-C.

La finition est très bonne comme d'habitude chez Paradigm.
Penser à bien vérifier les dimensions car c'est une enceinte de dimensions imposantes.

La grille noire permet une intégration un peu plus discrète ; le blanc est éclatant/brillant et cela peut dénoter dans une installation HC à dominance sombre/noir.

J'ai choisi cette enceinte centrale pour deux raisons :
- pour compléter deux enceintes colonnes de même marque ( Monitor 9 V7) de +10 ans et qui me ravissent chaque jour (même impédance, même sensibilité, même tech de HP, etc...).
- pour remplacer une enceinte centrale Highland Audio 430c de puissance inférieure mais plus "musicale".

Les deux HP de 140mm permettent une bonne assise des graves/med.
La réserve de puissance est très correcte.
Le HP de 25mm donne un aigu sans agressivité ou sibilance.

Pour un prix remisé, c'est un must-have avec un exceptionnel rapport Q/P si votre ampli est bien adapté.
Pour le prix non remisé, il faut la tester car elle rentre en concurrence avec les entrées de gamme des grandes marques (KLIPSCH ; TRIANGLE ; ...).

Petit Bémol selon mon avis : l'évent est situé en partie arrière ce qui réduit un peu l'intégration "dans" un meuble.
L'installation "sur" un meuble est donc préférable pour profiter des MED/GRA dans les meilleurs conditions.
Cela reste un détail pour une installation H-C avec des bonnes colonnes et un bon sub.

Merci de votre lecture et bon film !

Franck

Nothing to complain about. Very good sound quality, easy to install, and excellent build quality. I won't even mention the value for money!

Comment from August 13, 2024 — Experience from August 02, 2024

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Rien à redire. Très bonne qualité de son, facile à installer et de très bonne qualité de fabrication.
Je ne parle même pas du rapport qualité prix !

Daniel

Beautiful enclosure.
Pleasant sound.

Comment from December 29, 2023 — Experience from December 14, 2023

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Belle enceinte.
Son agréable.
  • Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
  • Manufacturer reference: PA0SE20GW
  • GTIN / EAN: 809918024173
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