Paradigm's Special Edition (SE) Series is a limited and unique addition to our collection, combining elements from our affordable audiophile-quality Paradigm line and the higher-end Paradigm Reference line. SE speakers and the SE subwoofer with their soft edges, clean lines, state-of-the-art technology, compact dimensions and real wood veneer cabinets are an affordable stepping stone to the world of high-end audio.

SE-1
Design  2-driver, 2-way bookshelf / stand-mounted 
Crossover(s)  2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz 
High-Frequency Driver(s)  25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled 
Low-Frequency Extension*  45 Hz (DIN) 
Frequency Response: On-Axis  ±2 dB from 70 Hz - 20 kHz  30° Off-Axis  ±2 dB from 70 Hz - 15 kHz 
Sensitivity - Room / Anechoic  88 dB / 85 dB 
Suitable Amplifier Power Range  15 - 120 watts  
Maximum Input Power†  75 watts 
Impedance  Compatible with 8 ohms 
Height, Width, Depth   27.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 21.6 cm 11 in x 6-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in
Weight   5.9 kg / 12.9 lb each
$759 pair

SE-3
Design  4-driver, 2-1/2-way floorstanding 
Crossover(s)  2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.0 kHz, 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 600 Hz
High-Frequency Driver(s)  25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ dome, ferro-fluid damped / cooled 
Bass Driver(s)  Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in) voice coils, GRIP™ chassis 
Low-Frequency Extension*  40 Hz (DIN) 
Frequency Response: On-Axis  ±2 dB from 65 Hz - 20 kHz 
30° Off-Axis  ±2 dB from 65 Hz - 15 kHz 
Sensitivity - Room / Anechoic  93 dB / 90 dB 
Suitable Amplifier Power Range  15 - 200 watts  
Maximum Input Power†  140 watts 
Impedance  Compatible with 8 ohms 
Height, Width, Depth   86.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 25.4 cm 34 in x 6-1/2 in x 10 in
Weight   16.7 kg / 36.9 lb each
$1759 pair

SE Centre
Design  4-driver, 3-way center channel 
High-Frequency Driver(s)  25-mm (1 in) G-PAL™ dome,ferro-fluid damped / cooled
Midrange Driver(s)  89-mm (3-1/2 in) S-PAL™ cone, 25-mm (1 in) voice coil, ferro-fluid damped / cooled,GRIP™ chassis 
Bass Driver(s)  Two 140-mm (5-1/2 in) mineral-filled polypropylene cones, 25-mm (1 in) voice coils, GRIP™ chassis 
Low-Frequency Extension*  50 Hz (DIN) 
Frequency Response: On-Axis ±2 dB from 75 Hz - 20 kHz 
Sensitivity - Room / Anechoic  91 dB / 88 dB 
Suitable Amplifier Power Range  15 - 130 watts  
Height, Width, Depth   17.8 cm x 44.5 cm x 24.1 cm 7 in x 17-1/2 in x 9-1/2 in
$649

SE Sub
Design  Single high-excursion driver configurable down-firing / front-firing sealed enclosure, patented built-in Ultra-Class-D™ power amplifier, USB port for connection of optional Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit™ digital room correction system (sold separately, see Dealer) 
Amplifier: High-Current, Discrete Output   900 watts Dynamic Peak / 300 watts RMS Sustained, includes Paradigm's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design 
Amplifier Design Features  Auto-On/Off, soft clipping 
Bass Driver(s)  AVS™ die-cast heatsink chassis, 50-mm (2 in) 4-layer voice-coil, 254-mm (10 in) CAP™ Carbon-Aramid-Fiber Polypropylene Cone, oversize ceramic / ferrite magnets, dual Nomex® spiders 
Low-Frequency Extension*  24 Hz (DIN) 
Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency  Variable 35 Hz - 150 Hz; Bypass option  Sub. / Sat. Phase Alignment  Variable 0° - 180° 
Line-Level Input  RCA (L/R-Mono) for L / R Line-Out of Sub-Out / LFE-Out of receiver / processor or other line-level source 
Height, Width, Depth   29.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm 11-7/16 in x 11 in x 11 in
Weight (unpacked)  6.4 kg /14.1 lb each
$879