Paradigm Premier 720F V2 Floorstanding Speakers

Description

About the Paradigm Premier 720F V2 Floorstanding Speakers

The Paradigm Premier 720F V2 Floorstanding Speakers are a 4-driver, 3-way ported floorstanding speaker that uses a 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter, a dedicated 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver, and two 6-inch Carbon-X unibody bass drivers. Paradigm lists the 720F V2 with 55Hz to 23kHz on-axis frequency response, 27Hz low-frequency extension, DIN, 92dB room sensitivity, and a suitable amplifier power range of 15 to 220 watts.

The Premier 720F V2 is a strong choice for stereo systems, home theatre front left and right channels, media rooms, and lounges where you want full-range sound without moving into a physically larger tower speaker.

 

What We Like

The Paradigm Premier 720F V2 is the sweet spot tower in the Premier V2 range for many New Zealand homes.

It gives you the real benefits of a floorstanding speaker, more bass, more cabinet volume, higher sensitivity, and greater scale, but it remains easier to place than the larger 820F V2. That makes it a smart choice for lounges, media rooms, and stereo systems where you want a bigger sound than a bookshelf speaker can deliver.

The 3-way driver layout is important. The tweeter handles treble, the dedicated midrange handles vocals and instruments, and the twin Carbon-X woofers focus on bass. As a result, the 720F V2 should feel cleaner and more controlled than a smaller 2-way speaker when the music or movie soundtrack becomes more demanding. Paradigm lists the 720F V2 as using AL-MAC, AL-MAG, Carbon-X, OSW, and PPA technologies in a 4-driver, 3-way ported design.

We also like the amplifier flexibility. With 92dB room sensitivity and 8-ohm compatibility, the 720F V2 is not difficult to drive. However, it will still reward a quality amplifier or AV receiver. Pair it with Marantz, Integra, Anthem, Musical Fidelity, Rotel, Yamaha, or a capable home theatre receiver, and it becomes a very flexible speaker for both music and movies.

For customers building a Premier V2 home theatre system, the 720F V2 makes a lot of sense as the front left and right speaker. Add a matching Paradigm centre speaker, compact surrounds, and an SVS or Paradigm subwoofer, and you have a well-balanced system that can work beautifully in a real lounge or dedicated room.

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The Paradigm Premier 720F V2 Floorstanding Speakers Are Ideal For

• Medium-sized lounges
• Media rooms
• Stereo hi-fi systems
• Front speakers in home theatre systems
• Customers wanting floorstanding speakers without going too large
• Music, movies, sport, and gaming
• Systems that need more bass and scale than bookshelf speakers
• Customers building a matching Paradigm Premier V2 system
• Listeners wanting a balance of performance, size, and value

 

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 range. It highlighted the 720F V2 as one of the two floorstanding models in the new lineup.
• Home Theater HiFi reviewed a Premier V2 surround system and noted that the new range draws on technology from Paradigm’s Persona and Founder series. It also highlighted high sensitivity, 8-ohm compatibility, strong build quality, real wood veneers, included outrigger feet for the tower speakers, and voice-matched bookshelf, tower, and centre models for surround systems.
• 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, phase-aligning waveguides, and vibration-reducing isolation feet. It also noted the 720F V2 as the smaller of the two floorstanding models.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the Paradigm Premier 720F V2 speakers?
   The Paradigm Premier 720F V2 are passive floorstanding speakers from Paradigm’s Premier Series V2 range. They are designed for stereo hi-fi systems, home theatre front channels, media rooms, and medium-sized lounges.
2. Are the Premier 720F V2 speakers active or passive?
   They are passive speakers. You need a stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or power amplifier to drive them.
3. What drivers does the Premier 720F V2 use?
   The 720F V2 uses a 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter, a dedicated 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver, and two 6-inch Carbon-X unibody bass drivers.
4. Is the Premier 720F V2 a 2-way or 3-way speaker?
   It is a 3-way speaker. The tweeter, midrange driver, and bass drivers each handle different parts of the frequency range.
5. What amplifier power is recommended?
   Paradigm lists the suitable amplifier power range as 15 to 220 watts.
6. What is the sensitivity of the Paradigm Premier 720F V2?
   Sensitivity is rated at 92dB in-room and 89dB anechoic.
7. How low does the Premier 720F V2 go?
   Paradigm lists low-frequency extension at 27Hz, DIN. This is strong for a compact floorstanding speaker.
8. Do the Premier 720F V2 speakers need a subwoofer?
   For music, many customers may be happy without a subwoofer. For home theatre, gaming, and full-range movie impact, we still recommend adding a quality powered subwoofer.
9. How is the Premier 720F V2 different from the Premier 820F V2?
   The 720F V2 is smaller and uses dual 6-inch bass drivers. The 820F V2 is larger and uses dual 7-inch bass drivers, with deeper bass extension and more scale for larger rooms.
10. How is the Premier 720F V2 different from the Premier 220B V2?
    The 720F V2 is a floorstanding 3-way speaker with dedicated bass drivers and more cabinet volume. The 220B V2 is a bookshelf speaker, so it is smaller and easier to place, but it does not have the same scale or low-frequency output.
11. Can I use the Premier 720F V2 for home theatre?
    Yes. The 720F V2 works very well as front left and right speakers in a home theatre system. For best results, match it with other Paradigm Premier V2 speakers.
12. What finishes are available?
    The Premier 720F V2 is available in Piano Black (special order), Black Walnut, and Walnut.
13. Who are the Paradigm Premier 720F V2 speakers best suited to?
    They are best for customers who want compact floorstanding speakers with strong bass, high sensitivity, modern Paradigm driver technology, and flexible use in stereo or home theatre systems.

 

Key Features

Compact Floorstanding Performance

The Premier 720F V2 is the smaller of the two Premier V2 floorstanding speakers. It is ideal when you want tower-speaker scale and bass, but do not want the extra cabinet size of the Premier 820F V2.

4-Driver, 3-Way Design

Paradigm uses a 4-driver, 3-way ported layout. This separates treble, midrange, and bass duties across dedicated drivers, helping the speaker stay cleaner and more composed at higher volumes.

AL-MAC Ceramic Dome Tweeter

The 1-inch AL-MAC ceramic dome tweeter is designed for clean, detailed high frequencies. It uses Paradigm’s Oblate Spheroid Waveguide, OSW, and Perforated Phase-Aligning, PPA, tweeter lens to help control dispersion and improve focus.

Dedicated 6-Inch AL-MAG Midrange Driver

The dedicated 6-inch AL-MAG midrange driver handles vocals, dialogue, guitars, piano, and much of the musical detail that gives a speaker its character. It includes a PPA lens and a 2-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil with ventilated Apical former.

Twin 6-Inch Carbon-X Bass Drivers

The 720F V2 uses two 6-inch ultra-high-excursion Carbon-X unibody bass drivers. These handle the low-frequency output and give the speaker stronger bass performance than a standmount design.

Gen3 Active Ridge Technology

The bass drivers use Paradigm’s Gen3 Active Ridge Technology, ART. This helps the drivers move with greater control, supporting cleaner bass and better dynamic output from a relatively compact tower cabinet.

Deep Bass Extension

Paradigm lists low-frequency extension at 27Hz, DIN. This gives the 720F V2 useful low-end reach for music and home theatre. A subwoofer is still recommended for full cinema impact, but the speaker has strong bass ability on its own.

High Sensitivity

The 720F V2 is rated at 92dB room / 89dB anechoic sensitivity. This makes it easier to drive than many lower-sensitivity floorstanding speakers and helps it work well with a wide range of amplifiers and AV receivers.

Flexible Amplifier Matching

Paradigm lists a suitable amplifier power range of 15 to 220 watts. This gives plenty of flexibility, from quality integrated amplifiers through to strong AV receivers and dedicated power amps.

8-Ohm Compatibility

The Premier 720F V2 is compatible with 8-ohm amplifier outputs. This makes matching easier with most stereo amplifiers and AV receivers.

Outrigger Feet Included

The Premier 720F V2 includes floorstanding speaker feet with rubber pads. Home Theater HiFi noted that the Premier V2 tower speakers include outrigger-style feet, which improve stability and help isolate the speaker from hard floors.

Premium Finish Options

The Premier 720F V2 is available in Piano Black (special order), Black Walnut, and Walnut. These finishes help the speaker suit both modern lounge systems and dedicated theatre rooms.

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System Match Idea

A great stereo system match would be the Paradigm Premier 720F V2, a Anthem Amplifier, a Marantz MODEL 60n or Integra DTM-7.4, and a quality streamer or turntable. This gives you a clean, modern system with good power, strong bass, and easy everyday listening.

For a home theatre system, use the 720F V2 as the front left and right speakers. Add a matching Paradigm Premier V2 centre speaker, compact surrounds, and an SVS or Paradigm subwoofer. This creates a strong, voice-matched cinema system without needing the larger 820F V2 towers.

For a more powerful music system, pair the 720F V2 with a Musical Fidelity, Rotel, Marantz, or Anthem amplifier. The 92dB sensitivity makes it friendly to drive, but a stronger amplifier will help with control, bass grip, and dynamic headroom.

 

Specifications

Brand: Paradigm

Model: Premier 720F V2

Product Type: Floorstanding Speaker

Design
4-driver, 3-way ported floorstanding 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
6-inch, 152mm AL-MAG cone driver
Perforated Phase-Aligning, PPA, lens
2-inch high-temperature multi-layer voice coil
Ventilated Apical former

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 1.3kHz, tweeter / midrange
2nd order electro-acoustic at 500Hz, midrange / woofer

Frequency Response, On-Axis
±3dB from 55Hz to 23kHz

Frequency Response, 30° Off-Axis
±3dB from 55Hz to 20kHz

Low Frequency Extension
27Hz, DIN

Sensitivity
92dB room
89dB anechoic

Suitable Amplifier Power Range
15 to 220 watts

Maximum Input Power
180 watts

Impedance
Compatible with 8 ohms

Dimensions, Including Grille
39.6 inches (H) x 12.5 inches (W) x 17 inches (D)
100.6cm (H) x 31.8cm (W) x 43.2cm (D)

Weight
57.3 lbs each
26kg each

Finish Options
Piano Black (Special Order)
Black Walnut
Walnut

Included Accessories
Grilles
Terminal posts
Feet with rubber pads

Rapallo Product Data

MPN: Premier 720F V2

SKU: PARADIGM-PREMIER-720F-V2

EAN / UPC / GTIN: Not publicly confirmed

 

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