I’ve been waiting a long time to get my hands on these speakers. As an admitted long-time fan of “Digms” (That’s how Paradigm fans refer to their beloved speakers, by the way) I had to check out the latest incarnation of their entry-level Atom speaker, the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf. It’s a very polished product, pushing the boundaries of how a $300 speaker should look. The only thing keeping it from being the cleanest entry-level bookshelf I have seen is the lack of magnetic grills. That being said, the chrome “P” logo on the angle cut grills along with gloss white cabinet look super classy, so I may leave them on anyway. If they sound anything like Paradigms I have owned in the past, we may have another candidate for the best home bookshelf speakers! Stay tuned for sound impressions on my full review!
Specs From The Manufacturer’s Website:
| 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 |
Unboxing and Closeup Pics:
Amazon: Paradigm Monitor SE Atom Bookshelf Speaker in Gloss White (Pair)
I’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound. My thirst for great sound has led me on a delightful music quest that continues today.
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