Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C vs Sony SS-CS8
The Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C is more sensitive (93 dB vs 86 dB), so it plays louder per watt and is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 6 Ω). The Sony SS-CS8 plays lower (55 Hz vs 65 Hz) and costs less ($169 vs $300).
What each one works with
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| Monitor SE 2000C | SS-CS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| Monitor SE 2000C | SS-CS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room | 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 65 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 140 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 100 mm |
| Size | 20×7×11 in | 17×6×9 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 15–100 W | — |
| Weight | 8.6 kg (19 lb) | 5 kg (11 lb) |
| MSRP | $300 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $169 each (MSRP, September 2014) |
Every spec and pairing: Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C, Sony SS-CS8.
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References
- Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C: Spec sheet, paradigm.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C: Retailer listing, audioadvice.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS8: Owner's manual, pdf-manuals.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS8: Independent measurement, speakerdecision.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS8: Independent measurement, hometechnologyreview.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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