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Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C

Monitor SE series

The Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C is a center channel speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 93 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
93 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
15–100 W
Paradigm's recommendation
Bass extension
65 Hz
How low it plays

$300 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Monitor SE 2000C is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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Monitor SE 2000C specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
93 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room
Low end
65 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 2 × 140 mm
Size
20×7×11 in
Recommended amplifier power
15–100 W
Weight
8.6 kg (19 lb)
MSRP
$300 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Monitor SE 2000C

What receiver do I need for the Monitor SE 2000C?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the Monitor SE 2000C 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Monitor SE 2000C need?
Paradigm recommends an amplifier of 15–100 W. Its sensitivity is 93 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room. How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the Monitor SE 2000C go?
The Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C is rated down to 65 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Monitor SE 2000C?
The Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C measures 502 × 184 × 283 mm (19.8 × 7.2 × 11.1 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 8.6 kg (19 lb).

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References

  1. Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C: Spec sheet, paradigm.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C: Retailer listing, audioadvice.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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