Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 Centre Speaker

Description

About the Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 Centre Speaker

The Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 Centre Speaker is a 4-driver, 3-way sealed LCR speaker using a 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter, a coaxial 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver, and two 6-inch Carbon-X bass drivers. Paradigm lists the 520LCR V2 with 75Hz to 23kHz on-axis frequency response, 50Hz low-frequency extension, DIN, 93dB room sensitivity, and a suitable amplifier power range of 15 to 120 watts.

The 520LCR V2 can be used as a centre speaker, front left / right speaker, or surround speaker. This makes it especially useful for clean theatre installations, cabinet placement, wall-unit systems, and rooms where matching the front soundstage matters.

What We Like

The Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 is the model we would look at when a customer wants a clean, powerful and flexible cinema speaker without using a traditional tall floorstander or large centre channel.

The key advantage is versatility. The 520LCR V2 is not only a centre speaker. It can be used as the left, centre or right speaker in a Premier V2 home theatre system.

We also like the sealed cabinet. A sealed LCR speaker can be easier to place inside cabinetry or close to walls compared with a rear-ported speaker. That makes the 520LCR V2 a very practical choice for media furniture, custom TV walls and multi-use rooms where speaker placement is not always perfect.

The driver layout is also strong. The coaxial AL-MAG midrange and AL-MAC tweeter help keep dialogue focused and imaging precise. The dual Carbon-X bass drivers add weight and body, which is important for centre-channel dialogue, movie effects and a seamless front stage. Paradigm lists the speaker as a 4-driver, 3-way sealed LCR design with AL-MAC, AL-MAG, Carbon-X, OSW and PPA technologies.

For NZ customers building a Premier V2 cinema system, the 520LCR V2 is a great fit under a TV, behind an acoustically transparent screen, or as matching LCR speakers across the front of the room.

 

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The Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 Centre Speaker Is Ideal For

• Centre-channel use in home theatre systems
• Matching left / centre / right speaker layouts
• TV cabinet and media-wall installations
• Rooms where floorstanding speakers are not practical
• Surround or side-channel use in premium systems
• Customers building a Paradigm Premier V2 cinema package
• Movie, TV, gaming and sport systems
• Dialogue-focused home theatre upgrades
• Custom AV installations needing flexible speaker placement

 

What the Experts Say

• Audioholics reported that the Premier Series V2 brings trickle-down driver technology, upgraded performance and value pricing into Paradigm’s refreshed speaker range. It lists the 520LCR V2 as the LCR model in the new lineup
• Home Theater HiFi reviewed a Premier V2 surround system and noted that the lineup includes the 520LCR, which can be placed as a left, right, surround or centre channel in a system. It also notes that the range draws on technology from Paradigm’s Persona and Founder series.
• What Hi-Fi? reported that the Premier Series V2 uses technology drawn from Paradigm’s higher-end Founder and Persona lines, including AL-MAC high-frequency drivers, carbon low-frequency drivers and phase-aligning waveguides. It also notes the 520LCR V2 as part of the new range, with Satin White available on selected models including the 520LCR.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2?
   The Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 is a passive LCR speaker from Paradigm’s Premier Series V2 range. It can be used as a centre, left, right, surround or theatre speaker depending on the system layout.
2. Is the Premier 520LCR V2 only a centre speaker?
   No. It is an LCR speaker, which means it can be used as a left, centre or right speaker. It can also be used as a surround speaker in some systems.
3. Is the Premier 520LCR V2 active or passive?
   It is passive. You need an AV receiver, integrated amplifier or power amplifier to drive it.
4. What drivers does the Premier 520LCR V2 use?
   It uses a 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter, a coaxial 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver and two 6-inch Carbon-X bass drivers.
5. Is the Premier 520LCR V2 a 2-way or 3-way speaker?
   It is a 3-way speaker. The tweeter, midrange and bass drivers each handle different parts of the frequency range.
6. What amplifier power is recommended?
   Paradigm lists the suitable amplifier power range as 15 to 120 watts.
7. What is the sensitivity of the Premier 520LCR V2?
   Sensitivity is rated at 93dB in-room and 90dB anechoic.
8. How low does the Premier 520LCR V2 go?
   Paradigm lists low-frequency extension at 50Hz, DIN. For full home theatre impact, we still recommend adding a powered subwoofer.
9. Why does the Premier 520LCR V2 use a sealed cabinet?
   A sealed cabinet helps with flexible placement. It is useful for shelves, cabinetry, media walls and centre-channel positions where a rear port may not be practical.
10. How is the Premier 520LCR V2 different from the Premier 620C V2?
    The 520LCR V2 is more flexible because it can be used as left, centre or right. The 620C V2 is a larger dedicated centre speaker with passive radiators and deeper bass extension.
11. Can I use three Premier 520LCR V2 speakers across the front?
    Yes. Using three matching 520LCR V2 speakers for left, centre and right channels is an excellent way to create a seamless front soundstage.
12. Can I use the 520LCR V2 with Premier 720F V2 or 820F V2 towers?
    Yes. It is designed to match the Premier V2 range and works well with Premier V2 floorstanding or bookshelf speakers.
13. What finishes are available?
    The Premier 520LCR V2 is available in Piano Black (special order), Black Walnut, Walnut and Satin White.
14. Who is the Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 best suited to?
    It is best for customers building a high-quality home theatre system who need a flexible centre or LCR speaker with clear dialogue, strong output and easy placement.

 

Key Features

Flexible LCR Design

The Premier 520LCR V2 is designed for left, centre or right channel use. This gives installers and customers more flexibility when building a matching front soundstage. It can be used as a single centre speaker, or as three matching speakers across the front of a home theatre system.

4-Driver, 3-Way Sealed Architecture

Paradigm lists the 520LCR V2 as a 4-driver, 3-way sealed LCR speaker. This design separates treble, midrange and bass duties while using a sealed enclosure for flexible placement.

AL-MAC Ceramic Dome Tweeter

The 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter uses Paradigm’s Oblate Spheroid Waveguide, OSW, and Perforated Phase-Aligning, PPA, tweeter lens. It is also ferro-fluid damped and cooled. This helps deliver clear treble, focused dialogue and controlled dispersion.

Coaxial 6-Inch AL-MAG Midrange Driver

The 520LCR V2 uses a coaxial 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver with a 2-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil, Apical former and Paradigm’s patented Dual-Sync Continuous Flux Motor. This helps keep voices and centre-stage detail focused and coherent.

Dual 6-Inch Carbon-X Bass Drivers

Two 6-inch ultra-high-excursion Carbon-X unibody bass drivers provide body and impact. They use Gen3 Active Ridge Technology, ART, with Paradigm’s Vertical Mounting System and a 1-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil with ventilated Apical former.

Sealed Cabinet for Easier Placement

The sealed enclosure makes the 520LCR V2 easier to place in a cabinet, on a shelf, on a stand or close to a wall. This is especially useful for centre-channel use under a TV or in custom cabinetry.

Strong Dialogue Clarity

The 3-way LCR layout is designed to keep dialogue clear and centred. This matters because the centre speaker carries much of the dialogue and on-screen action in a home theatre system.

High Sensitivity

Paradigm lists the 520LCR V2 at 93dB room / 90dB anechoic sensitivity. This makes it easy to drive with a wide range of AV receivers and power amplifiers.

8-Ohm Compatibility

The Premier 520LCR V2 is compatible with 8-ohm amplifier outputs. This makes matching easier with most AV receivers, integrated amplifiers and multi-channel power amplifiers.

Matches the Premier V2 Range

The 520LCR V2 is designed to work with the rest of the Premier V2 range, including the 120B V2, 220B V2, 720F V2, 820F V2 and 620C V2. This helps create a more seamless front stage and surround sound system.

Satin White Available

The 520LCR V2 is available in Piano Black (special order), Black Walnut, Walnut and Satin White. Satin White is limited to selected Premier V2 models, including the 520LCR V2.

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System Match Idea

A strong match would be three Paradigm Premier 520LCR V2 speakers across the front of the room, used as left, centre and right channels. This gives a consistent front soundstage, strong dialogue focus and excellent tonal matching.

For a more traditional cinema system, use the 520LCR V2 as the centre speaker with Premier 720F V2 or 820F V2 floorstanding speakers as the front left and right channels. Add Premier 120B V2 or 220B V2 surrounds, then complete the system with an SVS or Paradigm subwoofer.

For custom cabinetry or a clean TV-room setup, the sealed cabinet makes the 520LCR V2 a very practical choice.

Specifications

Brand: Paradigm

Model: Premier 520LCR V2

Product Type: Centre / LCR Speaker

Design
4-driver, 3-way sealed LCR speaker

High Frequency Driver
1-inch, 25mm AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter
Oblate Spheroid Waveguide, OSW
Perforated Phase-Aligning, PPA, tweeter lens
Ferro-fluid damped and cooled

Midrange Driver
Coaxial 6-inch, 152mm AL-MAG cone driver
2-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil
Apical former
Patented Dual-Sync Continuous Flux Motor

Bass Drivers
Two 6-inch, 152mm ultra-high-excursion Carbon-X unibody cone drivers
Gen3 Active Ridge Technology, ART
Vertical Mounting System
1-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil
Ventilated Apical former

Crossover
2nd order electro-acoustic at 1.5kHz, tweeter / midrange
2nd order electro-acoustic at 650Hz, midrange / woofer

Frequency Response, On-Axis
±3dB from 75Hz to 23kHz

Frequency Response, 30° Off-Axis
±3dB from 75Hz to 20kHz

Low Frequency Extension
50Hz, DIN

Sensitivity
93dB room
90dB anechoic

Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 to 120 watts

Maximum Input Power
80 watts

Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms

Dimensions, Including Grille and Terminals
8.3 inches (H) x 23.4 inches (W) x 12 inches (D)
21.1cm (H) x 59.4cm (W) x 30.5cm (D)

Weight
31.1 lbs each
14.1kg each

Finish Options
Piano Black (special order)
Black Walnut
Walnut
Satin White

Included Accessories
Grille
Terminal posts
Isolation pads

Rapallo Product Data

MPN: Premier 520LCR V2

SKU: PARADIGM-PREMIER-520LCR-V2

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 0809918028362

 

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