Do the Paradigm Premier 200B need a subwoofer?

For music in a small room, many owners are happy without one. For movies or deep bass below 45 Hz, a subwoofer fills in what the 6.5-inch woofer cannot.

What amplifier power do they need?

Paradigm rates them 15-130 watts into 8 ohms with 90 dB sensitivity, so a modest receiver or integrated amp of 50 watts per channel is enough for most rooms.

How far from the wall should they sit?

Because the port is on the back, leave at least a foot or so behind them and experiment. Closer to the wall boosts bass but can make it boomy.

Are they good for home theater?

Yes. The 8-ohm load and high sensitivity suit AV receivers, and they work as fronts in small rooms or as surrounds in larger setups.

What comes in the box?

A pair includes the two speakers with detachable grilles. Speaker wire and stands are not included, so budget for both.

How do they compare with the Premier 100B?

The 200B uses a larger woofer and cabinet, so it plays lower and louder. The 100B is smaller and easier to place on a desk or shelf.

Where is the Paradigm Premier 200B cheapest?

At Audio Advice, for $499.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Paradigm Premier 200B?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Audio Advice, Good Vibes Sound, Epic Systems, Cohens, AudiogoN.

Paradigm Premier 200B Price History: Lowest $499.99 at Audio Advice

What reviewers say

Owners of the Premier line describe a neutral, detailed sound with strong midrange clarity and a tweeter that stays smooth rather than bright. Most praise the build and finish for the price and note the speakers disappear into the room. A few want more low-end weight and say placement near a wall muddies the bass.

What people mention

SoundPraisedOwners call the sound neutral and detailed, with clean vocals and instruments.
TreblePraisedThe 1-inch tweeter is described as smooth and non-fatiguing rather than bright.
BassMixedSome find the low end adequate for music, while others want more weight and add a subwoofer.
PlacementCriticisedThe rear port needs space from the wall; close placement is said to thicken the bass.
BuildPraisedBuyers rate the cabinet and gloss finish as solid for the price.

From Audio Advice

Patented Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) tweeter and midrange lens technology increases and smooths output without coloring the sound
Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) surrounds deliver 3dB more output and 50% less distortion
Designed, engineered and made in Canada at Paradigm's 225,000 sq ft facility
Heavy-duty non-resonant 3/4-inch MDF cabinet with interior bracing and 1-inch MDF front baffle
Driver technology trickled down from Paradigm's Persona series
Premier series models are perfectly matched for home theater systems

Materials: Cabinet built from 3/4-inch MDF with 1-inch MDF front baffles; ART surrounds made from injection-molded thermoplastic elastomer
Guarantee: Warranty service handled through the brand after Audio Advice's 30-day guarantee period.
Returns: 30-day hassle-free returns in original condition and packaging for a full refund minus shipping fees; return shipping fees apply, including on exchanges.
Shipping: Free 2-day shipping on most products within the continental US; orders placed by 2pm EST ship same day; no international shipping, and Hawaii/Alaska orders may

About the Paradigm Premier 200B

Performance & ValueTo produce a loudspeaker that meets our standards for performance and value, we took complete control of the manufacturing process, an unprecedented move at this price point. In our state-of-the-art North American facility, we have produced a loudspeaker that defies convention; a homegrown loudspeaker that benefits from innovations found throughout the Paradigm family of loudspeakers.

Patented Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™)Tweeter and Midrange Lens TechnologyDistinctive perforated lens in front of the tweeter and midrange drivers increase and smooth output without coloring the sound, while also protecting the drivers from getting damaged.

Patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) SurroundsPremier features Paradigm’s patented Active Ridge Technology (ART) surrounds, made in-house and overmolded directly onto each woofer and midrange cone. This design achieves greater excursion, for a 3dB gain in output and 50% reduction in distortion. Crafted from injection-molded thermoplastic elastomer, ART surrounds are more durable and more reliable, ensuring a lifetime of superior sound.

Crafted in CanadaPremier Series speakers are designed, engineered, and made in Paradigm’s state-of-the-art 225,000 ft2 Canadian facility. We chose heavy duty, non-resonant 3/4-inch MDF, with optimally placed interior bracing, and reinforced front baffles to ensure an audio performance beyond any other in this price range. Smooth front baffles, enhanced with 1-inch MDF, reduce diffraction and improve sound radiation characteristics. You can feel the Premier build quality that comes from true handcrafted manufacturing. Beautiful, furniture-grade finishes complete this new standard of performance and value.

Partnered with the NRCParadigm 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.